<p>The Featherweight Championship is on the line as<a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/ufc-mma/ufc-matches"> UFC 325</a> brings the fight-world to Sydney, for a fight that feels more like history in the making than an MMA event.</p> <p>Alexander ‘The Great’ Volkanovski is undoubtedly the greatest combat sports athlete to come out of Australia. The undisputed UFC featherweight champ is a living legend, already pressing a compelling claim to GOAT status in the 145-pound division.</p> <p>Volk, the 37-year-old champion is in the twilight of his career, fighting at home in Sydney for the first time since he was a complete unknown in 2017. With the belt on the line, the whole of Australia and the MMA-world behind him, the occasion does not get much bigger than this.</p> <p>Standing across from Volk is Diego Lopes, a young, hungry and dangerous Brazilian/Mexican knockout artist. In their first encounter, Volkanovski’s elite technique, fight IQ and championship experience ultimately ground out a dominant decision victory, but it wasn’t without peril.</p> <p>Lopes, the taller and more powerful striker landed heavy shots that had Volk fans across the world with their hearts in their mouths.</p> <p>It’s a tale as old as time, the legendary ageing champ vs the surging contender, will Volk cement his legacy? Or will we see a changing of the guard?</p> <p>Check out our tips &amp; predictions for the<a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/ufc-mma/ufc-matches/alexander-volkanovski-v-diego-lopes-9894068"> main event of UFC 325, Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes</a> below.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>UFC 325</h2> <p><strong>Location:</strong> Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, Australia</p> <p><strong>Date:</strong> Sunday, February 1, 2026</p> <p><strong>Odds:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/ufc-mma/ufc-matches">Bet Here</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Volkanovski vs Lopes 2 – Tips &amp; Predictions</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>How Alexander Volkanovski Wins – Path to Victory</h3> <p>For years, analysts and fighters alike have known Volk’s game and his next fight is no different. Volk will push the pace, change angles and avoid heavy shots while disrupting Lopes’s flow with stiff jabs and constant movement.</p> <p>&nbsp;To secure the win in Sydney, Volk must weather the storm early. Lopes is at his most dangerous in the first 10 minutes, if the champ can survive this, Volk’s chances of victory skyrocket.</p> <p>Volk’s cardio is also a massive factor in this fight, if he pushes a relentless pace and takes Lopes into deep waters, expect the Mexican to fade in the championship rounds.</p> <p>If Volkanovski wins, expect a hard-fought decision and at 2.90 for the champ to win on points, there is value there if you’re backing the Aussie.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>How Diego Lopes Wins – Path to Victory</h3> <p>Lopes enters the rematch with the confidence of knowing he can hurt the champion. He dropped Volk twice in their first fight, but his movement was exposed as he struggled to avoid a barrage of strikes on the feet.</p> <p>Lopes needs to capitalise on his reach and use his long-range striking to catch Volkanovski as he tries to close the distance. He also needs to integrate his BJJ black belt and use the threat of submissions to force mistakes from Volkanovski.<br /> <br /> If Diego Lopes wins, expect it to come via TKO or submission, if this fight goes the distance, Lopes is a long shot to outpoint the champion.</p> <p><strong>Match betting:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/ufc-mma/ufc-matches/alexander-volkanovski-v-diego-lopes-9894068">Alexander Volkanovski</a></p> <p><strong>Method of victory:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/ufc-mma/ufc-matches/alexander-volkanovski-v-diego-lopes-9894068">Alexander Volkanovski by Points</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em>*Odds are subject to change.</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>How to Watch UFC 325 in Australia?</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>As of January 1, 2026 - Paramount+ is now the exclusive home for all UFC Fight Nights and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/ufc-mma/outrights">Numbered Event Prelims</a>, while the Main Card for UFC 325 remains available via Main Event on Foxtel and Kayo Sports.</p> <p>Numbered Events and Main Card are available as pay per view (PPV) on Main Event via Foxtel or Kayo.</p> <p>Fight Nights &amp; Prelims: Every Fight Night and all Numbered Event Prelims now stream on Paramount+.</p>