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UFC fans had to endure something pretty unfamiliar through the end of 2025 and beginning of 2026. From Dec. 13 to Jan. 24, the organization didn't promote a single fight card.

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UFC 325 follows UFC 324 as the promotion looks to bring its millions of fans into the fold on the new streaming provider, Paramount. We have 14 fights to target at UFC 325 as the card begins at 5 p.m. ET. and will go off on Sunday morning local time from Sydney, Australia.

Volkanovski has beaten many high-level grapplers before—notably Chad Mendes, Brian Ortega, and Lopes. However, the only fighter he's fought with a style even remotely similar to Evloev's is Islam Makhachev, and neither of the Aussie's meetings with that particular Russian went according to plan.

Diego Lopes’ talent and skill have been apparent since his first bout in the UFC. He has gone 6-1 since 2023 and undoubtedly has the submission and knockout power to earn the win in this rematch. For now, he is the +120 underdog at the best Massachusetts sportsbooks.

Danny Howard offers his UFC 325 Prelims best bets, including Billy Elekana winning by decision over Junior Tafa. Free UFC picks for Saturday, January 31, 2026.

BKFC president David Feldman is pretty close to Conor McGregor these days after the Irishman became a part-owner of the combat promotion.

MMA fans were treated to quite the final bout on the first card of the Paramount era, as Justin Gaethje won his second UFC (interim) title at UFC 324 on Saturday in a classic fight against Paddy Pimblett.