UFC 325 will see Alexander Volkanovski face Diego Lopes in a highly anticipated rematch. This event is taking place at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, marking a significant return for the Australian-born fighter.
Volkanovski’s Championship Journey
Alexander Volkanovski, a featherweight champion and future Hall of Famer, became the first Australian to win a UFC title in 2019. He has successfully defended his title five times and aims for his sixth defense against Lopes.
At 36 years old, Volkanovski holds an impressive record of 18 consecutive wins. In 2024, he lost his title to Ilia Topuria, who later vacated it after moving to the lightweight division. This created an opportunity for Volkanovski to compete for the vacant title after a brief hiatus.
Weigh-In Details at UFC 325
For their title fight, Volkanovski and Lopes had to weigh in at or below 145 pounds. Volkanovski measured 144.5 pounds, while Lopes hit the mark at exactly 145 pounds, confirming their official match-up.
In total, 27 fighters were present for the weigh-ins, but not all made weight successfully. Notably, Aaron Tau, a flyweight from New Zealand, drew attention for his questionable weigh-in tactic.
Aaron Tau Disqualified for Scale Cheating
Pushing the limits of the weigh-in process, Tau initially weighed 122.25 pounds behind a curtain, but confusion arose when he later stepped on the scale without the curtain and recorded 129 pounds. This weight miss ultimately disqualified him from competing against Namsrai Batbayar.
This fight was part of the Road to UFC tournament, which allows international fighters an opportunity to earn a UFC contract. With an 11-1 professional record, Tau’s missed weight may impact his future in the organization.
UFC 325 Event Schedule
- Preliminary card starts at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT
- Main card starts at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT
Official Weigh-In Results for UFC 325
| Fight | Fighter 1 Weight | Fighter 2 Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Volkanovski vs. Lopes | 144.5 | 145 |
| Hooker vs. Saint Denis | 155.75 | 155.75 |
| Fiziev vs. Ruffy | 155.5 | 155.25 |
| Tuivasa vs. Teixeira | 265.5 | 259 |
| Salkilld vs. Mullarkey | 155.5 | 155.5 |
| Tafa vs. Elekana | 205.25 | 204 |
| Rowston vs. Brundage | 184.5 | 184.75 |
| Malkoun vs. Finney | 185.75 | 185.75 |
| Micallef vs. Elliott | 170.25 | 169.75 |
| Ofli vs. Yizha | 145.25 | 145.5 |
| Kim vs. Fan | 155.75 | 154.75 |
| Nakamura vs. Szalay | 145.25 | 145.75 |
| Sulangrangbo vs. Lui | 135.75 | 135.25 |
| Tau vs. Batbayar | 129* | 126 |
*Tau missed weight and his bout has been cancelled.
Batbayar made weight but will not compete due to opponent’s disqualification.
