Champion Alexander Volkanovski faces second-ranked Diego Lopes for the UFC featherweight championship in the main event at UFC 325, set for January 31, 2026, at Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney. The early preliminaries commence at 5 p.m. ET, with the main card starting around 9 p.m. ET on Paramount+.

Volkanovski is coming off a unanimous decision victory over Lopes at UFC 314 last April, where he captured the vacant featherweight championship. Currently, Volkanovski is favored at -142 while Lopes comes back at +104 according to the latest odds from DraftKings Sportsbook.

The co-main event features a lightweight clash between Dan Hooker (+295) and Benoit Saint Denis (-375). Before picking your bets for UFC 325, check out Marley’s expert predictions.

Volkanovski, 37, has an impressive record of 27-4, including 13 knockouts and 6 submissions. He previously achieved recognition as 2025 Male Next Level Fighter of the Year.

Lopes, 31, began his career in 2012, achieving a 27-7 record with notable wins in UFC and is now stepping into the marquee bout against Volkanovski. Find comprehensive previews and tips for UFC betting from Marley.