{"id":20476,"date":"2026-01-30T16:17:31","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T13:17:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/?p=20476"},"modified":"2026-01-30T16:17:31","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T13:17:31","slug":"ufc-325-volkanovski-vs-lopes-2-odds-preview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/ufc-325-volkanovski-vs-lopes-2-odds-preview\/","title":{"rendered":"UFC 325: Volkanovski vs. Lopes 2: Preview, Odds &#038; How to Watch"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The start of 2026 is very intense in the UFC with title fights aplenty. On February 1, the UFC Featherweight Championship will be on the line in a highly anticipated rematch. It\u2019s Alexander \u2018the Great\u2019 Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes for the 2<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nd<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> time. The UFC 325 event will mark UFC\u2019s return to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Land Down Under<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and is scheduled to feature hometown hero Volkanovski, defending his belt at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Aussie did capture the belt against Lopes in their first meeting last year. After a few setbacks against Makhachev and Topuria, the legendary Aussie will seek to cement his legacy. Standing in his way is a dangerous Diego Lopes, following a highlight-reel win against Jean Silva. All of this promises us, the fans, a true cracker of a showdown.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>UFC 325: Volkanovski vs. Lopes 2: Fight Details<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Date<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Sunday, February 1, 2026 (AEDT), early morning GMT<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Time<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The main card is expected to start around 2 AM GMT<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Location<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Qudos Bank Arena \u2013 Sydney, Australia<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>At stake<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: UFC Featherweight title<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Betting available at 7bet UK<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While \u2018Volk\u2019 is the definite fan favourite and the hometown golden boy, Lopes took him the whole 5 rounds last time, and Volkanovski only won by decision. Maybe this time, he can return the favour or even KO the reigning champ?<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>UFC 325: Volkanovski vs. Lopes 2: Betting<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this section of the preview, we will look at the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/betting\/mma\/ufc\/ufc-325-volkanovski-vs-lopes-2\/alex-volkanovski-vs-diego-lopes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UFC 325: Volkanovski vs Lopes 2 betting odds<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><b>Please remember that they are accurate at the time of writing this preview and could move in either direction before the event<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Disclaimer: Know this Before Placing UFC 325 Bets<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Odds can be long (e.g. 5\/1) or short (e.g. 3\/10). Longer odds show an event\/pick that the bookmaker considers less likely to happen or win. On the other hand, shorter odds display the favourite in the books.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>With that being said, probabilities and odds aren\u2019t guarantees, so gamble responsibly.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><b>Winner<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Alex Volkanovski<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Diego Lopes<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">3\/5<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">6\/5<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This market is also called the \u2018Outright winner\u2019 and focuses only on who comes out on top. The method of victory doesn\u2019t matter. So, the fighter you back should win by decision, KO\/TKO, submission or stoppage for the bet to cash.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>As of now, Volkanovski has the edge in the books with 3\/5 odds or around 62.5% implied chance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><b>Nevertheless, his opponent is dangerous, and while Lopes is listed as the underdog, no one should underestimate him too much.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><b>Will the Fight Go the Distance?<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Yes<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">No<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">9\/8<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">7\/11<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This market is oriented towards the length of the fight. Championship bouts in UFC last 5 rounds of 5 minutes each. Bet \u201cYes\u201d if you think that Volk vs Lopes will go to the judge\u2019s or \u201cNo\u201d, if you believe that it\u2019s going to be a KO, submission or stoppage victory for either of the two. Who wins in the end doesn\u2019t matter; it\u2019s only the length of the fight that counts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>As of now, \u2018<\/b><b><i>No\u2019 <\/i><\/b><b>is priced as the more likely of the two outcomes with around a 61% chance. Yet, last time out, it was only a UD (Unanimous Decision) victory for Volkanovski, so wager cautiously.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><b>Round Total<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Total<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Odds<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Over 2.5<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">3\/8<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Over 3.5<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">8\/13<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Over 4.5<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">8\/9<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Under 2.5<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">11\/6<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Under 3.5<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">7\/6<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Under 4.5<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">9\/11<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The \u2018Round Total\u2019 market offers the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">picks with specific thresholds. Bettors can choose one of the outcomes based on how long they think the bout is going to last. For example, by picking \u2018Over 3.5\u2019, you\u2019re predicting that there\u2019s going to be at least a 4<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> round. On the other hand, picking \u2018Under 3.5\u2019 means you expect a KO or early finish before the end of the 3<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rd<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>As of now, before UFC 325, \u2018Over 2.5\u2019 and \u2018Over 3.5\u2019 have the shortest odds from the lot.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><b>Other Popular Markets<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the fight night for UFC 325 is steadily approaching, the list of available betting markets can get broader. In this part of the preview, we\u2019ll look at some other popular markets that are usually available at 7bet for pre-fight <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/betting\/mma\/ufc\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UFC betting<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Winning Method <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 also called \u2018Fight Outcome\u2019, this market allows players to pick how they think the fight is going to be won. You can choose KO\/TKO, submission or judge scorecards (Decision). Usually, these bets require you to pick both the fighter and the method, so the risk is higher, but so is the reward.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>IN-PLAY Betting <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 if you are watching UFC events live, 7bet has an IN-PLAY betting platform where you can wager while the bout is going on. Take advantage of your insights and make insurance for previous bets or double down on what you think is going to profit. Still, bet IN-PLAY responsibly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Winner &amp; Exact Rounds <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 if you opt for this market, you need to correctly guess the winner &amp; the exact round or round interval, in which the bout is going to end. Typically, picks look like <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Volkanovski in Rounds 2 or 3<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lopes in Rounds 3 and 4<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and so on.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Specific Combo Props <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 in addition to these picks, you can also find combo picks like <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Volkanovski to win by KO in Rounds 4-5<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lopes to win by submission in Round 3<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, etc. Such picks are hard to get right, but they tend to offer bigger returns.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Alexander Volkanovski \u2013 \u201cAlexander the Great\u201d\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>Record: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">27-4 (13 wins by KO) \u2013 Current Featherweight Champion<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 37-year-old Aussie is the UFC\u2019s biggest name from the Land Down Under. A two-time Featherweight champion, with a professional record of 27-4, Volkanovski has proven to be one of the most dominant fighters in his weight class throughout UFC history. <\/span><b>He held the 145-lb title from 2019 to 2024 with five successful title defences<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>something only a few legends have been able to do in the UFC<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While Volk defeated Max Holloway three times, took down Brian Ortega and Yair Rodriguez, his follow-up career decisions tarnished his legacy a bit. In 2023 and early 2024, Volkanovski moved up in weight to challenge Islam Makhachev. He lost. What followed was another loss, this one even tougher as <\/span><b>he had to vacate the featherweight belt to Ilia Topuria via KO<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While losing to Islam and Topuria isn\u2019t something to be ashamed of, Volk had to rebound big time if he wanted to retain his status as a great. That\u2019s what the Ausie did by defeating Diego Lopes by UD to reclaim the title. This made Volkanovski the <\/span><b>first male UFC fighter over age 35 to win a title in the lighter weight classes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the octagon, Volkanovski is a well-rounded tactical striker with great cardio and superb fight IQ. Known for his leg kick volume and range control, the Aussie champ also has solid defensive grappling. He\u2019s rarely seen being taken down and tends to survive deep submission attempts. If Volk is as motivated as ever, he should deliver a statement performance in front of his home fans.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Alexander Volkanovski \u2013 Last 5 Fights<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Opponent<\/span><\/th>\n<th><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Date<\/span><\/th>\n<th><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Result<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Diego Lopes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">April 12, 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Win (UD)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Ilia Topuria<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">February 17, 2024<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Loss (KO\/TKO, R2)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Islam Makhachev<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">October 21, 2023<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Loss (KO\/TKO, R1)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Yair Rodriguez<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Jul 8, 2023<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Win (KO\/TKO, R3)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Islam Makhachev<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">February 11, 2023<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Loss (UD)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>Diego Lopes<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>Record: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">27-7 (15 First Round Finishes)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a 30-year-old challenger, Lopes might have a <\/span><b>perfect combo of hunger and experience to challenge Volk<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in this highly anticipated rematch. A relative newcomer to the UFC, the Brazilian quickly established himself by going on a 2-year, 5-win streak. It included\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Armbar submission of veteran Gavin Tucker\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TKO of Pat Sabatini\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knockout of Sodiq Yusuff at UFC 300\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decision victories over Dan Ige and Brian Ortega<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While these wins propelled Lopes into title contention, <\/span><b>the Brazilian lost out to Volk in April of last year, coming up short on the scorecards<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. While Lopes definitely landed shots that visibly tested Volkanovski, the challenger needed a rebound to get back into contention.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This came in the form of a spectacular Round 2 TKO over Jean Silva, solidifying him as the #2 Featherweight. He\u2019s riding the momentum and should be better prepared to take on Volk. In the octagon, <\/span><b>Lopes is very explosive and a well-rounded finisher<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. At 5\u201911\u201d (180 cm) tall with a 72.5\u201d reach, he has the physical advantage over his opponent. The track record also shows that Lopes is extremely dangerous both on his feet and on the mat. However, the Brazilian will need to catch Alexander the Great and force him to submit early rather than expecting to win with the judges.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Paddy Pimblett \u2013 Last 5 Fights<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Opponent<\/span><\/th>\n<th><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Date<\/span><\/th>\n<th><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Result<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Jean Silva<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">September 13, 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Win (KO\/TKO, R2)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Alexander Volkanovski<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">April 12, 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Loss (UD)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Brian Ortega<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">September 14, 2024<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Win (UD)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Dan Ige<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">June 29, 2024<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Win (UD)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Sodiq Yusuff<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">April 13, 2024<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Win (KO\/TKO, R1)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>Tale of the Tape<\/b><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Attribute<\/span><\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Alexander Volkanovski<\/span><\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Diego Lopes<\/span><\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><b>Age (fight week)<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">37 (born Sept 1988)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">30 (born Dec 1994)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><b>Height<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">5\u20196\u201d (168 cm)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">5\u201911\u201d (180 cm)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><b>Reach<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">71.5\u201d (182 cm)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">72.5\u201d (184 cm)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><b>Professional Record<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">27-4<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">27-7<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><b>UFC Debut<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">November 26, 2016 \u2013 TKO win vs. Yusuke Kasuya<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">May 6, 2023 \u2013 UD loss vs Movsar Evloev\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><b>Titles\/Status<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Current UFC Champion (Featherweight), #5 in P4P<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">#2 Featherweight Contender<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>Key Factors to Watch<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Battle of styles <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 Volk will likely return to the onslaught of calf kicks and feints to slow down Lopes. On the other hand, the Brazilian had his best moments when he pressed forward. He might fancy an aggressive start, despite the greater risk.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Will Lopes have the advantage on the ground?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Volk\u2019s offensive wrestling is often underrated. If the champ wants to avoid a firefight, he can very well slow things down. For Lopes, BJJ skills shouldn\u2019t be overvalued, but the challenger could try to snatch a neck in a clinch or grab a guillotine if Volk shoots lazily.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>How to Watch UFC 325: Volkanovski vs Lopes 2 in the UK?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the ways to watch UFC 325: Volkanovski vs Lopes 2 in the UK:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TNT Sports PPV<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discovery+ Stream, as TNT Sports can be integrated<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UFC Fight Pass<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>FAQ<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>How Much Will the Fighters Make from this Fight?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Official purses aren\u2019t disclosed publicly, but as a reigning champ and a global star, Volk should earn in the range of $1-2 million (or more) after bonuses and PPV points. As for Lopes, he should see something on the order of $200,000-$500,000, including base pay and potential bonus\/PPV upside.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>What Adjustments from the Fighters Can We Expect to See in the Rematch?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Volk could mix in more wrestling. In addition, the champ knows that Lopes faded slightly down the stretch last time, so he might save his best for last.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As for the challenger, he mentioned that his approach might change, too. We might see more volume combos from Lopes and surprises of bursts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #18ae62;\"><b>Betting is only available to participants above 18 years. Please bet responsibly. BeGambleAware.org<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The start of 2026 is very intense in the UFC with title fights aplenty. 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