UFC 325 is not just another numbered event in Australia. It is a card built around consequences — for champions, contenders, and an entire generation trying to break through.
From a featherweight title rematch at the top to Road to UFC finals that will shape the roster for years, Sydney hosts a night where careers either stabilize or change direction completely.
Qudos Bank Arena welcomes the UFC back for a card that blends proven elite names with fighters standing at decisive moments in their journeys.
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UFC 325: Event Details and Time
Event: UFC 325
Venue: Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, Australia
Main Event: Featherweight Championship
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UFC 325: Volkanovski vs Lopes 2 is scheduled for February 1, 2026, in Sydney. The main card gets underway at 12:00 PM AEDT, which corresponds to 2:00 AM CET on Sunday, February 1. The preliminary bouts start earlier, at approximately 11:00 PM CET on Saturday night.
Featherweight Championship
Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes 2
When Alexander Volkanovski reclaimed the featherweight title, it reinforced a familiar truth: his greatness is built on consistency, clarity, and control. He doesn’t overwhelm opponents with chaos — he removes their options. Every round, every exchange, he forces fighters to play a game they are uncomfortable with.
Diego Lopes represents the opposite energy. Aggressive, fast-starting, and unpredictable, he thrives when fights are allowed to breathe. His return to title contention came quickly, and for good reason — he remains one of the most dangerous early-round threats in the division.
This rematch carries a different psychological weight than their first meeting. Lopes now knows what championship pressure feels like. Volkanovski now knows exactly where Lopes is most dangerous. That knowledge changes preparation, pacing, and risk tolerance on both sides.
With the featherweight division stacked with contenders, the outcome of this fight will define the title picture for the remainder of the year — not just who holds the belt, but how reachable the throne truly is.
Dan Hooker vs Benoît Saint Denis
This matchup feels less like a rankings fight and more like a test of identity.
Dan Hooker has built his reputation on durability, pace, and a willingness to engage when others hesitate. Fighting at home adds fuel to that approach, but also pressure — expectations in Sydney are never quiet.
Benoît Saint Denis enters with momentum restored and confidence rebuilt. His recent run has re-established him as a legitimate threat in a crowded lightweight division, and a win here would place him firmly among the names fans and matchmakers must reckon with.
This fight doesn’t need a long setup. If it goes long, it will be brutal. If it ends early, it will be violent. Either way, it will matter.
Rafael Fiziev vs Mauricio Ruffy
This is a classic ranked-versus-rising test.
Rafael Fiziev’s value has always been his precision. He doesn’t rush exchanges, doesn’t waste motion, and punishes mistakes with speed and timing. After injury setbacks slowed his momentum, UFC 325 offers a chance to reassert his place among the elite.
Mauricio Ruffy arrives with reputation and danger. His explosive knockout ability makes him a problem from the opening seconds, and his willingness to take risks keeps opponents under constant threat.
The question here is simple: does structure defeat chaos, or does momentum break discipline? The answer could reshuffle the lightweight rankings.
Tai Tuivasa vs Tallison Teixeira
Heavyweight fights rarely hide their intentions, and this one is no different.
Tai Tuivasa returns after a long absence, searching for a reset. Power has never been the issue — timing, rhythm, and confidence are the variables now under examination. In front of a home crowd, this becomes more than a fight; it becomes a statement attempt.
Tallison Teixeira knows how quickly fortunes can change at heavyweight. A strong performance here could reposition him immediately, while another setback could slow momentum just as fast.
Expect urgency from the opening exchange.
Quillan Salkilld vs Jamie Mullarkey
Momentum meets resistance.
Quillan Salkilld enters 2026 carrying expectations after a breakout year. His rise has been fast, impressive, and very public — which makes this matchup significant. It’s the kind of fight designed to test composure more than talent.
Jamie Mullarkey is not a stepping stone. Experienced, durable, and difficult to discourage, he represents the type of opponent that exposes whether hype can survive adversity.
How Salkilld handles this test will tell us far more than another highlight finish ever could.
Key Preliminary Fights at UFC 325
Jacob Malkoun vs Torrez Finney
A homecoming against an unbeaten prospect. Experience versus ambition, with real stakes for the middleweight division.
Jonathan Micallef vs Oban Elliott
Two welterweights with upside collide after a delayed meeting. The winner exits with momentum — the loser with questions.
Cam Rowston vs Cody Brundage
A matchup guaranteed to deliver urgency. Brundage never fights quietly, and Rowston continues to look like a name worth tracking.
Road to UFC Season 4 Finals
UFC 325 features four tournament finals, where contracts — and careers — are decided in a single fight:
- Flyweight Final: Aaron Tau vs Namsrai Batbayar
- Bantamweight Final: Sulangrangbo vs Lawrence Lui
- Featherweight Final: Keiichiro Nakamura vs Sebastian Szalay
- Lightweight Final: SangWook Kim vs Dom Mar Fan
These bouts often deliver some of the night’s most emotional moments — nothing sharpens focus like a future on the line.
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From a defining featherweight title rematch to lightweight clashes that could reshape rankings, UFC 325 is built on moments that matter.
Watch UFC 325 live on setantasports.com and don’t miss Volkanovski vs Lopes 2 — a fight with consequences far beyond one night in Sydney.
UFC 325 – All Fights
| Weight Class | Fight |
|---|---|
| Featherweight (Title) | Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes 2 |
| Lightweight | Dan Hooker vs Benoît Saint Denis |
| Lightweight | Rafael Fiziev vs Mauricio Ruffy |
| Heavyweight | Tai Tuivasa vs Tallison Teixeira |
| Lightweight | Quillan Salkilld vs Jamie Mullarkey |
| Weight Class | Fight |
|---|---|
| Light Heavyweight | Junior Tafa vs Billy Eleneka |
| Middleweight | Cam Rowston vs Cody Brundage |
| Middleweight | Jacob Malkoun vs Torrez Finney |
| Welterweight | Jonathan Micallef vs Oban Elliott |
| Featherweight | Kaan Ofli vs YiZha |
| Lightweight (RTU Final) | SangWook Kim vs Dom Mar Fan |
| Featherweight (RTU Final) | Keiichiro Nakamura vs Sebastian Szalay |
| Bantamweight (RTU Final) | Sulangrangbo vs Lawrence Lui |
| Flyweight (RTU Final) | Aaron Tau vs Namsrai Batbayar |
