The UFC is set to make its return to Australia this Saturday, January 31, for UFC 325. Drew Beaupré from MMA KO will provide insights and predictions for all eight preliminary fights on the card.
Main Event Overview
The main event features a rematch for the UFC Featherweight Championship, where Diego Lopes will take on two-time champion Alexander Volkanovski. Lopes is looking for redemption after his previous stoppage win against Jean Silva at last year’s Noche UFC.
Co-Main Event Highlights
The co-main event promises to be an exciting clash between lightweights Dan Hooker and Benoit Saint-Denis, expected to be a “Fight of the Night” candidate for UFC 325.
UFC 325 Preliminary Card Predictions
Junior Tafa vs. Billy Elekana
Junior Tafa is under pressure and recognizes that another loss could jeopardize his position in the UFC. Elekana, seen to be favored in this matchup, should execute a strategy that helps him avoid significant hits before taking the fight to the ground.
(Pick: Elekana)
Cam Rowston vs. Cody Brundage
After dealing with recent tough results, Brundage needs a win. However, Rowston is expected to thrive on the support of the Australian crowd and capitalize on this opportunity to secure another victory.
(Pick: Rowston)
Jacob Malkoun vs. Torrez Finney
This matchup lacks excitement among fans. Despite concerns about Malkoun’s long layoff, he is slightly favored to win and hand Finney his first career loss.
(Pick: Malkoun)
Jonathan Micallef vs. Oban Elliott
This encounter is viewed as an underrated matchup, with Elliott eager to bounce back after a recent upset loss, making him a strong contender to win.
(Pick: Elliott)
Kaan Ofli vs. Yizha
Ofli managed his first UFC victory in October but faces a challenging fight against Yizha, making this a tough bout.
(Pick: Yizha)
Dom Mar Fan vs. Sang Uk Kim
Mar Fan, nicknamed “Street Buddha,” is anticipated to win in a highly entertaining conclusion to the Road to UFC lightweight tournament.
(Pick: Mar Fan)
Sebastian Szalay vs. Keiichiro Nakamura
With Szalay’s home advantage, despite Nakamura’s reach, he is favored to clinch the victory in the featherweight finals.
(Pick: Szalay)
Sulangrangbo vs. Lawrence Lui
The opening bout for UFC 325 is expected to be an engaging match, and Sulangrangbo is predicted to secure a win.
(Pick: Sulangrangbo)
MMA KO has been active in covering UFC 325 leading up to the event, and fans can look forward to the main card predictions as well as live results and highlights on fight night.
