Where to watch UFC 325: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes start time, stream

Just one week after UFC debuted on Paramount+ in Las Vegas for UFC 324, the promotion heads Down Under for UFC 325 in Sydney, Australia. Despite the time differential, 

Despite taking place on the other side of the world, the fight card will utilize the standard start times. Early preliminary fights begin at 5:30 p.m. ET before the main card gets underway at 9 p.m. In the UFC 325 main event, featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski takes on challenger Diego Lopes with the title on the line. The two battled for the vacant strap last April when Volkanovski earned a unanimous decision to kick off his second reign as champion at 145 pounds.

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How to watch UFC 325 on Paramount+

All times Eastern

Date: Saturday, Jan. 31 | Location: Qudos Bank Arena — Sydney, Australia
Start times: Pre-show: 5 p.m. | Early prelims — 5:30 p.m. | Prelims — 7 p.m. | Main card — 9 p.m.
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UFC 325 fight card, odds

Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook (as of Jan. 29)

• Alexander Volkanovski (c) -148 vs. Diego Lopes +124, featherweight title
• Benoit Saint Denis -310 vs. Dan Hooker +250, lightweights
• Rafael Fiziev -120 vs. Mauricio Ruffy +100, lightweights
• Tallison Teixeira -345 vs. Tai Tuivasa +275, heavyweights
• Quillan Salkilld -1050 vs. Jamie Mullarkey +675, lightweights
• Billy Elekana -250  vs. Junior Tafa +205, light heavyweights
• Cam Rowston -360 vs. Cody Brundage +285, middleweights
• Jacob Malkoun -162 vs. Torrez Finney, +136 middleweights
• Jonathan Micallef -135 vs. Oban Elliott +114, welterweights
• Yizha -205 vs. Kaan Olfi +170, featherweights
• Dom Mar Fan -148 vs. Sangwook Kim +124, lightweights
• Sebastian Szalay -135 vs. Keiichiro Nakamura +114, featherweights
• Sulangrangbo -250 vs. Lawrence Liu +205, bantamweights

What is the UFC event schedule in 2026?

Three UFC numbered events and six UFC Fight Nights have already been announced through the first three months of 2026. Additional events will be announced as the year progresses with the UFC schedule updating regularly. Every event will be available along with your Paramount+ subscription.

Will any UFC events air on CBS?

Yes, select UFC numbered events will also air live on CBS in 2026. That means you will be able to watch those events on your TV through your local CBS station using cable, satellite or a digital antenna. It has not yet been announced when UFC will air on CBS.