UFC 325 Sydney announced, date, card, Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes, UFC 324 line-up and dates revealed, latest news

The UFC is officially returning to Sydney, with the promotion confirming that UFC 325 will take place in the Harbor City on February 1, with featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski headlining the event against Diego Lopes.

UFC boss Dana White announced the news on Friday, also announcing that an interim title fight between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett for the lightweight belt will take place just seven days earlier at UFC 324.

UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan , Sunday 7th December at 2pm AEDT , Bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili will try to make history and become the first fighter to defend his championship for the fourth time in a year when he takes on former champion Petr Yan in Las Vegas. , Order now with Main Event on Kayo Sports.

This title fight is Volkanovski’s first bout on home soil in several years and is expected to draw another sellout crowd.

Volkanovski and Lopez first met earlier this year in a thrilling match at UFC 314, where Volkanovski regained the vacant featherweight title with a unanimous decision victory.

The rematch is set to reignite their fierce rivalry, with both fighters eager to prove dominance in the 145-pound division.

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