UFC 325: Volkanovski vs. Lopes 2 is set to headline a major UFC event on February 1, 2026, at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia, with Alexander Volkanovski defending his UFC Featherweight Championship against Diego Lopes in a highly anticipated rematch. The bout marks a return to the cage for Volkanovski after he reclaimed the vacant featherweight title in their first encounter at UFC 314 in April 2025, earning a unanimous decision win in an action-packed fight that saw Lopes briefly knock him down and test his resilience. Lopes earned this second title shot following impressive victories since that loss and promises a more relaxed, dangerous approach this time around. The rematch has generated buzz among fans and fighters alike, partly because undefeated contenders like Movsar Evloev and Lerone Murphy were also in the title mix, making this booking a topic of debate in the featherweight division. UFC 325 will air live on Paramount+ and feature an international fight card leading up to the rematch.
