Diego lopes celebrates victory in Night UFC. Photo: Reproduction/X
Although it happens on the other side of the world, the UFC 325, scheduled for next Saturday (31), will feature a strong Brazilian presence. In the main fight of the event, Diego lopes will have the chance to compete for the featherweight title (up to 65,7 kg), while Mauricio Ruffy and Tallison Teixeira They seek to rediscover the path to victory and regain prestige within the organization.
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Diego Lopes faces Alexander Volkanovski in rematch at UFC 325
Volkanovki won Diego lopesPhoto: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
After being overwhelmed by Alexander Volkanovsky No. UFC 314, in April 2025, Diego lopes He turned things around with a stunning knockout against Jean Silvain September of the same year. The recovery earned the Brazilian a new opportunity against the featherweight champion.
To get out of UFC 325 With the belt, 'El Brabo' is betting on the evolution he has shown since the first fight and guarantees that he will not repeat the mistakes made in the defeat to the Australian.
At 31, Diego lopes He has a record of 27 wins, 11 by knockout and 12 by submission, and only seven losses in his professional career. Despite representing Mexico in the UFC, the fighter was born in Brazil.
Maurício Ruffy seeks to regain momentum at UFC 325.
Ruffy celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
After thrilling audiences with two knockouts in three fights early in his UFC career, Mauricio Ruffy failed to live up to expectations in his first bout against a ranked opponent. UFC ParisThe Brazilian ended up being dominated by Benoit Saint-Denis.
Not now UFC 325Luffy will also face a striker. Raphael Fiziev and the chance to rehabilitate himself, as well as prove that he belongs to the elite of the lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg).
At 29 years old, Mauricio Ruffy has a record of 12 wins and two losses as a professional wrestler.
Tallison Teixeira wants to get back on the winning track at UFC 325.
Tallison Teixeira in victory in UFC 312. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC Brasil
After drawing attention for his knockout power in the Contender Series and in his Ultimate debut, when he won justin tafa in just 35 seconds, Tallison Teixeira suffered a major setback when he was knocked out by Derrick Lewis, at UFC Nashville.
With his confidence shaken, the Brazilian heavyweight will have to... UFC 325 The opportunity to show that you belong at the top of the division. Your opponent will be Tai tuivasa, which is going through a negative phase, coming off five consecutive defeats.
At 26, Tallison Teixeira He has eight career wins, seven by knockout and one by submission, and only one loss.
Check out the UFC 325 fight card.
MAIN CARD – starting at 23 PM (Brasilia time)
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Alexander Volkanovsky x Diego lopes – Fight for the belt
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 – starting at 19 PM (Brasilia time)
Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Junior Tafa x Billy Elekana
Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Cam Rowston x Cody Brundage
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Jacob Malkoun x Torrez Finney
Welterweight (up to 77 kg.): Jonathan Micallef x Oban Elliott
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Kaan Ofli x Yi Zha
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): SangWook Kim x Dom Mar Fan
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Keiichiro Nakamura vs. Sebastian Szalay
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Sulangrangbo x Lawrence Lui
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Aaron Tau vs. Namsrai Batbayar
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