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Volkanovski Returns to Sydney in 2026!
28 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Alex Volkanovski headlines UFC 325 in Sydney in 2026.
- He faces Diego Lopes in a featherweight title rematch.
- UFC 324 features Pimblett vs. Gaethje interim title bout.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is set to return to Sydney in 2026, with a highly anticipated event headlined by Australian fan favorite Alex Volkanovski.
Volkanovski is scheduled for a featherweight championship rematch against Diego Lopes. The pair first met at UFC 314, where Volkanovski secured a unanimous decision victory to reclaim the title. This will be Volkanovski's first fight on home soil since his bout at UFC 284 in Perth in February 2023.
In addition to the Sydney event, UFC President Dana White announced that UFC 324, taking place the week prior, will feature an interim lightweight title clash between rising stars Paddy Pimblett and Justin Gaethje, building excitement for a significant period of UFC action.
