Five reasons to watch UFC 325, featuring Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes 2 + Mauricio Ruffy

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After kicking off the 2026 season with the UFC 324, the world's largest MMA organization, now lands in Australia for the second numbered event in a row. This Saturday (31), the UFC 325 The main fight is a rematch between Alexander Volkanovsky, featherweight champion (up to 65,8 kg), and Diego lopes And a main card that promises great fights.

In total, the UFC 325 It consists of 13 fights. Besides 'Franja', the 'Brazilian Squad' will be represented by two more professionals at the event. In the lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg), Mauricio Ruffy makes for a highly anticipated battle of strikers against Raphael FizievFor heavyweight categories (up to 120,2 kg), Tallison Teixeira tests his strength against the veteran. Tai tuivasa, the home athlete. To get into the spirit, the team of SUPER FIGHTS selected five reasons to follow the show.

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1) Diego Lopes champion?

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In the main fight UFC 325, Diego lopes He has the chance to put Brazil at the top of yet another weight class in the organization. In fact, this is the second time that 'Franja' has had the chance to become featherweight champion. In his first attempt, in April, the Brazilian was controlled by precisely... Alexander Volkanovsky and lost by unanimous decision. Now, the athlete faces the same opponent in hostile territory.

But anyone who thinks Diego is afraid to face Volkanovski again in Australia is mistaken. On the contrary, the Brazilian embraced the challenge and promised to take control of the fight. Determined to win the featherweight title, 'El Brabo' guaranteed that he corrected the mistakes made in the previous fight and that he is more prepared than ever to dethrone the Australian.

2) Luffy in search of redemption

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Maurício Ruffy was considered a major UFC sensation, but everything changed after his submission loss to... Benoit Saint-DenisIn September, the Brazilian, known for his striking skills, showed no defense on the ground and quickly tapped out. Therefore, many criticized the member of the 'Fighting Nerds' academy.

After losing his undefeated record in the UFC, Ruffy arrives under pressure for the important fight against Raphael Fiziev and seeks redemption. For the duel, the Brazilian changed scenery and trained with Volkanovski in Australia. In fact, the athlete revealed that he had never trained so much. As 'Ataman' is also a striking specialist, fans expect the fight to be a stand-up battle full of flashy blows.

3) Tallison faces a crucial match.

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It's kill or be killed. Tallison Teixeira in the heavyweight division. The 2,03m tall Brazilian giant impressed in the Contender Series and in his UFC debut, but, in the biggest test of his career, he succumbed to... Derrick Lewis, being knocked out in 35 seconds.

Despite the tough defeat, the athlete earned the chance to face another dangerous veteran in the category: Tai tuivasa, who is fighting at home. It's true that the Australian is one of the most powerful fighters in MMA, but Tallison's chances of winning are good, considering he's going through the worst period of his career, having accumulated five consecutive losses, and last competed in 2024.

4) War in the light tanks

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The main fight of UFC 325 It has all the ingredients to be pure entertainment. On one hand, Dan Hooker He is known for his penchant for engaging in violent clashes. On the other hand, Benoit Saint-Denis He is considered by many to be one of the most aggressive fighters in the lightweight division.

Given the unpredictable nature of the athletes, both have declared this to be the 'Fight of the Night'. The New Zealander is a striking specialist and, fighting at home, will have local support. BSD, on the other hand, is a well-rounded fighter who may have an easier time taking the fight to the ground.

5) Promises on the card

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It's worth keeping an eye on two promising players in UFC 325Also from the main card, Quillan Salkilld He has been excelling in the lightweight division. The Australian debuted with the company in 2025 and shone by winning all three fights he competed in. It's no wonder, then, that the team... SUPER FIGHTS The company classified the athlete as the second major revelation of the past season. The expectation is that he will impress against Jamie Mullarkey.

In the preliminary card, Cam Rowston is another name that has been making waves in the UFC. In his debut in the company, also last season, the Australian put on a show by knocking out his opponent. Andre Petroski and has a high chance of doing the same against  Cody Brundage. training partner Israel adesanyaThe athlete is inspired by his friend and aims to follow in his footsteps in the middleweight category (up to 83,9 kg).

UFC 325 technical sheet

Date: January 31, 2026

Open Hours: From 19pm (Brasília time)

Location: Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, Australia

How to watch: SUPER FIGHTS LIVE Live streaming on Paramount+ (the entire catalog) via TV and internet.

Featherweight (up to 65,8 kg): Alexander Volkanovsky x Diego lopes 2 – Championship fight

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Dan Hooker x Benoit Saint-Denis

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Raphael Fiziev x Mauricio Ruffy

Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Tai tuivasa x Tallison Teixeira

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Quillan Salkilld x Jamie Mullarkey

PRELIMINARY CARD (19pm Brasília time)