Alexander Volkanovski puts his featherweight title on the line for the seventh time, squaring off in a rematch with Diego Lopes at UFC 325 in Sydney, Australia.
Our UFC betting team has broken down every main-card fight with expert UFC 325 predictions, picks, and top plays.
UFC 325 best bets
Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes
Rohit PonnaiyaBest bet: Lopes by KO/TKO or Submission
+210 at BET99
Diego Lopes’ technique is sloppy, and he doesn’t have Alexander Volkanovski’s skill or striking accuracy. He’s unlikely to win a decision but he owns most of the finishing upside in this matchup — especially given his iron chin and the punishment Volk has absorbed over the course of his career.
That makes Lopes to win inside the distance at +210 the value play.
Read Rohit's full Volkanovski vs. Lopes predictions.
Dan Hooker vs Benoit Saint Denis
Rohit PonnaiyaBest bet: Saint Denis by submission
+145 at BET99
While Dan Hooker boasts crisp striking, Benoit Saint Denis will look to take the fight to the mat, where he holds a clear advantage. BSD owns 11 career submission victories, including four inside the octagon, while all four of Hooker’s career losses have come by submission.
Hooker is also a big lightweight, and cutting weight twice in two months is extremely taxing, especially at his age. That could leave him drained, making him even more susceptible to a finish.
Read Rohit's full Hooker vs. Saint Denis predictions.
Rafael Fiziev vs Mauricio Ruffy
Danny HowardBest bet: Fiziev moneyline
-130 at BET99
Mauricio Ruffy is dangerous early and always lives for a finish, but Rafael Fiziev’s durability, experience, and added wrestling give him multiple paths to victory.
Fiziev’s technical striking should be enough to slow Ruffy down, while the threat of level changes gives him the edge he needs to win.
Read Danny's full Fiziev vs. Ruffy predictions.
Tai Tuivasa vs Tallison Teixeira
Danny HowardBest bet: Teixeira to win by KO/TKO/DQ
-200 at BET99
Heavyweight fights are volatile, but Tai Tuivasa’s declining durability and Tallison Teixeira’s ability to control distance tilt this matchup in his favor.
As long as Teixeira avoids extended pocket exchanges early, winning by knockout is my best bet.
Read Danny's full Tuivasa vs. Teixeira predictions.
Quillan Salkilld vs Jamie Mullarkey
Chris FariaBest bet: Salkilld by KO
-135 at BET99
With Quillan Salkilld standing as such a huge favorite on the moneyline, we’ve got to look for other ways to find value in this fight.
The most likely outcome is Salkilld earns his second straight knockout, and I think we’re getting a pretty good price at -135.
If you’re looking to sweeten the pot even more, a Salkilld first-round finish is trading at +120. He's hit that prop in two of his last three fights, while Jamie Mullarkey has been finished in the first round in his last two losses.
Read Chris's full Salkilld vs. Mullarkey predictions.
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Our best UFC 325 parlay
+271 parlay
Rohit PonnaiyaMicallef vs Elliot Fight to go the distance - Yes
Quillan Salkilld by KO/TKO or DQ
Hooker vs Saint Denis Fight to go the distance - No
Micallef throws dangerous kicks at range, but Oban Elliott does a good job of closing the distance to initiate takedowns. Elliott relies heavily on his wrestling and top control, with seven of his last eight fights going the distance.
Mullarkey has become a highly hittable fighter who once relied on durability, but that chin now appears compromised. He’s gone 4–4 over his last eight fights, with all four losses coming by KO/TKO.
The UFC appears to be positioning Salkilld for another highlight-reel knockout — and it’s a setup bettors can take advantage of.
Hooker remains a formidable striker, particularly with his dangerous knees up the middle. Saint Denis has a habit of leaving his chin exposed, which could allow Hooker to land something significant.
There’s also a path on the ground, as Saint Denis’ sloppy head position on entries could give Hooker a chance to lock in a guillotine. Hooker owns seven submission wins in his career and attempted two guillotines against Arman Tsarukyan in his previous fight.
Read a full analysis of Rohit's UFC 325 parlay picks.
