UFC 325: Volkanovski vs. Lopes 2 Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 325: Volkanovski vs. Lopes 2
Australia
Main Card • Final
R5, 5:00
Title Fight
Fight of the Night
Brazil
France
R2, 4:45
New Zealand
R2, 4:30
Performance of the Night
Azerbaijan
R3, 5:00
R1, 3:02
Performance of the Night
Prelims • Final
United States
R2, 3:18
Finish Bonus
R2, 4:08
Finish Bonus
R3, 5:00
R2, 3:31
Finish Bonus
Wales
Early Prelims • Final
China
R3, 5:00
South Korea
Japan
R3, 3:48
Finish Bonus
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
Title Bout
$100k FOTN
$25k Finish
$25k Finish
$25k Finish
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$100,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes each earned a doubled $100,000 bonus for their tactical, fast-paced five-round championship rematch.
Performance of the Night: Mauricio Ruffy received $100,000 for his statement second-round knockout of perennial lightweight contender Rafael Fiziev.
Performance of the Night: Promotional newcomer Quillan Salkilld captured $100,000 by executing a swift first-round neck crank submission over Jamie Mullarkey.
Additional Finish Bonuses: The UFC also distributed $25,000 finish bonuses to other stoppage winners across the card (Benoît Saint Denis, Billy Elekana, Cam Rowston, Jonathan Micallef, and Keiichiro Nakamura).
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $1,000,000 | — | $100,000 | $1,100,000 | |
| LOSS | $350,000 | — | $100,000 | $450,000 | |
| WIN | $110,000 | $110,000 | $25,000 | $245,000 | |
| LOSS | $175,000 | — | — | $175,000 | |
| WIN | $34,000 | $34,000 | $100,000 | $168,000 | |
| LOSS | $95,000 | — | — | $95,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | — | $48,000 | |
| LOSS | $150,000 | — | — | $150,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | $100,000 | $124,000 | |
| LOSS | $48,000 | — | — | $48,000 | |
| WIN | $18,000 | $18,000 | $25,000 | $61,000 | |
| LOSS | $32,000 | — | — | $32,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | $25,000 | $73,000 | |
| LOSS | $42,000 | — | — | $42,000 | |
| WIN | $38,000 | $38,000 | — | $76,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 | |
| WIN | $16,000 | $16,000 | $25,000 | $57,000 | |
| LOSS | $24,000 | — | — | $24,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | $25,000 | $49,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 |
*Purses and payout estimates reflect promotional contract structures, historical commission standards, and confirmed UFC bonus awards. Four fighters received doubled $100,000 post-fight bonus awards, with additional stoppage winners receiving $25,000 finish disbursements.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 325
UFC 325 generated an astounding $10,103,136 live gate at Afterpay Arena (Qudos Bank Arena), setting the all-time indoor combat sports gate record in Australian history.
Alexander Volkanovski competed in his 14th UFC featherweight title fight, extending his legacy alongside José Aldo for the most championship appearances in division history.
With his unanimous decision sweep over Diego Lopes, Volkanovski improved his career record in championship rematches to 5-1 (including 3 wins over Max Holloway and 2 over Lopes).
Tai Tuivasa suffered his sixth consecutive promotional loss against Tallison Teixeira, setting an unfortunate record for the longest active losing skid in UFC heavyweight history.
The promotion awarded doubled $100,000 post-fight bonuses to Volkanovski, Lopes, Ruffy, and Salkilld instead of the standard $50,000 award tier.
Brazilian heavyweight prospect Tallison Teixeira racked up 7 minutes of ground control over Tai Tuivasa, one of the highest control percentages in a 3-round heavyweight fight.
25-year-old Australian prospect Quillan Salkilld made a sensational Octagon debut, tapping veteran Jamie Mullarkey in just 3:02 of Round 1 to secure a $100,000 bonus.
UFC 325 marked the promotion’s 8th landmark event in Sydney, Australia, drawing a capacity crowd of 18,102 spectators.
Jacob Malkoun landed 117 significant strikes and notched two 30-26 scorecards against previously undefeated Torrez Finney in a masterclass grappling performance.
Mauricio Ruffy claimed his 12th career knockout by stopping former top-5 ranked lightweight Rafael Fiziev at 4:30 of Round 2.
Benoît Saint Denis landed 97 significant strikes and controlled Dan Hooker for 6:14 before scoring a vicious TKO finish with 15 seconds remaining in round 2.
Kaan Ofli, Dom Mar Fan, and Lawrence Lui each secured official UFC multi-fight contracts by winning their respective Road to UFC Season 4 tournament finals.
When and where did UFC 325: Volkanovski vs. Lopes 2 take place?
UFC 325: Volkanovski vs. Lopes 2 took place on Sunday, February 1, 2026 (local AEDT) / Saturday, January 31, 2026 (EST), at the Afterpay Arena (Qudos Bank Arena) in Sydney, Australia.
Who won the main event between Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes?
Alexander Volkanovski defeated Diego Lopes via unanimous decision (49–46, 49–46, 50–45) over five rounds to retain the UFC Featherweight Championship.
Was the main event at UFC 325 a rematch?
Yes. The fight was a direct championship rematch from UFC 314 in April 2025, where Alexander Volkanovski initially reclaimed the vacant featherweight crown via unanimous decision.
How did Benoît Saint Denis defeat Dan Hooker in the co-main event?
Benoît Saint Denis defeated Dan Hooker via TKO (punches) at 4:45 of Round 2 after dominating Hooker with superior grappling control and heavy ground-and-pound.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC 325?
Four fighters received doubled $100,000 bonuses: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes (Fight of the Night), alongside Mauricio Ruffy and Quillan Salkilld (Performance of the Night). Additional stoppage winners received $25,000 finish disbursements.
What was the attendance and live gate for UFC 325?
UFC 325 drew a sellout crowd of 18,102 spectators, producing an all-time Australian combat sports gate record of $10,103,136.
How did Mauricio Ruffy defeat Rafael Fiziev?
Mauricio Ruffy scored a highlight-reel knockout over Rafael Fiziev, dropping him with pinpoint combinations and finishing the bout via TKO (punches) at 4:30 of Round 2.
Who won the heavyweight bout between Tai Tuivasa and Tallison Teixeira?
Tallison Teixeira defeated Tai Tuivasa via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28), handing Tuivasa his sixth consecutive UFC defeat.
How did Quillan Salkilld win in his UFC debut?
Australian prospect Quillan Salkilld submitted veteran Jamie Mullarkey via neck crank at 3:02 of Round 1, earning a $100,000 Performance of the Night award.
Who won the Road to UFC Season 4 finals at UFC 325?
Kaan Ofli (Featherweight, majority decision), Dom Mar Fan (Lightweight, unanimous decision), and Lawrence Lui (Bantamweight, split decision) won their tournament finals to earn official UFC contracts.
Why was the Road to UFC flyweight tournament final cancelled?
The flyweight final between Aaron Tau and Namsrai Batbayar was cancelled after Tau missed weight by 3.5 pounds behind a curtain, and weighed in at 129 pounds (3 pounds over the non-title limit) without the curtain on his second attempt.
How dominant was Jacob Malkoun against Torrez Finney?
Jacob Malkoun swept previously undefeated Torrez Finney via unanimous decision (30–26, 30–27, 30–26), landing 117 significant strikes and controlling 5:16 on the canvas.
Who called the broadcast for UFC 325?
The event was called cage-side by lead play-by-play announcer Jon Anik alongside color analysts Daniel Cormier and Michael Bisping, with Bruce Buffer serving as the Octagon announcer.
Where was UFC 325 streamed in the United States?
In the United States, the main card and preliminary bouts streamed live on Paramount+, with early preliminary bouts also available on UFC Fight Pass.
How many fights took place at UFC 325?
UFC 325 featured a total of 13 professional bouts across three tiers: 5 main-card contests, 4 preliminary bouts, and 4 early preliminary bouts.
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