The UFC continues its 2026 campaign with a major event taking place on Saturday, January 31, in Sydney, Australia. The headline fight features Alexander Volkanovski defending his featherweight title against challenger Diego Lopes in a highly anticipated rematch. Fans in the UK can expect the action to unfold in the early hours of Sunday, February 1.
The preliminary bouts start at 10 p.m. GMT on Saturday, followed by the prelims at midnight GMT. The main card, including the title fight, is scheduled to begin at 2 a.m. GMT on Sunday, allowing UK viewers to catch the full event live.
Viewing Options for UFC 325 Audiences in the UK
TNT Sports holds the broadcasting rights for UFC 325 in the UK, with the fight card available to watch via any TNT Sports subscription. Discovery+ serves as the streaming platform for TNT Sports content. Additionally, ESPN will provide live updates throughout the event, keeping fans informed about every moment of the fights.
The Stakes in the Featherweight Championship Bout
Alexander Volkanovski puts his featherweight championship on the line in this rematch against Diego Lopes, whom he defeated last year to claim the title. Ranked number five among the UFC’s pound-for-pound fighters, Volkanovski is competing on home soil for the first time in three years. This marks his second reign as featherweight champion, having previously earned victories over notable opponents such as José Aldo, Max Holloway (defeated three times), Jung Chan-sung, and Yair Rodriguez.
Volkanovski’s attempts to capture the lightweight title did not succeed, as he fell short against Islam Makhachev twice. After losing the featherweight belt to Ilia Topuria, Volkanovski regained it following Topuria’s departure from the division. This fight is a crucial defense of the championship and a defining moment for both fighters.
Elsewhere on the main card, New Zealand‘s Dan Hooker will face Benoit Saint-Denis in a key lightweight bout. Hooker has recently exchanged words with Paddy Pimblett, hinting at a possible future showdown between them.
Complete Fight Card for UFC 325
Main Card
Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes (featherweight title)
Dan Hooker vs. Benoit Saint-Denis
Rafael Fiziev vs. Mauricio Ruffy
Tai Tuivasa vs. Tallison Teixeira
Quillan Salkilld vs. Jamie Mullarkey
Preliminary Fights
Junior Tafa vs. Billy Elekana
Cam Rowston vs. Cody Brundage
Jacob Malkoun vs. Torrez Finney
Jonathan Micallef vs. Oban Elliott
Early Prelims
Kaan Ofli vs. Yizha
Sangwook Kim vs. Dom Mar Fan
Implications of UFC 325 for Fighters and Fans
This event shapes up to be a major highlight early in the UFC calendar, showcasing top-tier talent like Volkanovski and Diego Lopes in a critical rematch. The outcome of the featherweight championship fight will influence the division’s future landscape, while performances in the lightweight fights may set the stage for forthcoming rivalries, including the anticipated tension involving Dan Hooker and Paddy Pimblett. UFC 325 promises to deliver significant developments for both fighters and followers worldwide.
