UFC 325 Weigh-In: Volkanovski vs. Lopes Rematch Set, 1 Bout Cancelled

As UFC 325 approaches, the highly anticipated rematch between Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes is set to take place. This featherweight championship bout follows Volkanovski’s previous victory over Lopes at UFC 314 in April, where he claimed the vacant title.

UFC 325 Weigh-In Results

Both fighters successfully made weight for the title fight. Volkanovski weighed in at 144.5 pounds, while Lopes registered at the limit of 145 pounds. This rematch marks an important moment for both athletes.

Background on Volkanovski and Lopes

Alexander Volkanovski, known as “The Great,” became a two-time featherweight champion after his decisive unanimous decision victory over Lopes. Following that bout, Lopes managed to secure his rematch by defeating Jean Silva with a spectacular knockout in September.

Co-Main Event and Other Fights

The co-main event features lightweights Dan Hooker and Benoit Saint Denis, both of whom successfully weighed in at 155.75 pounds, using the one-pound allowance for non-title fights. This indicates their readiness for a competitive bout.

UFC 325 Fight Card Overview

• Main Card: (Live on Paramount+ at 9 p.m. ET)
  • Alexander Volkanovski (144.5) vs. Diego Lopes (145)
  • Dan Hooker (155.75) vs. Benoit Saint Denis (155.75)
  • Rafael Fiziev (155.5) vs. Mauricio Ruffy (155.25)
  • Tai Tuivasa (265.5) vs. Tallison Teixeira (259)
  • Quillan Salkilld (155.5) vs. Jamie Mullarkey (155.5)
• Preliminaries: (Live on Paramount+ at 7 p.m. ET)
  • Junior Tafa (205.25) vs. Billy Elekana (204)
  • Cameron Rowston (184.5) vs. Cody Brundage (184.75)
  • Jacob Malkoun (185.75) vs. Torrez Finney (185.75)
  • Jonathan Micallef (170.5) vs. Oban Elliott (169.75)
• Early Prelims: (Live on Paramount+ at 5 p.m. ET)
  • Kaan Ofli (145.25) vs. Yizha (145.5)
  • Sangwook Kim (155.75) vs. Dom Mar Fan (154.75)
  • Keiichiro Nakamura (145.25) vs. Sebastian Szalay (145.75)
  • Sulangrangbo (135.75) vs. Lawrence Lui (135.25)
  • Aaron Tau (129 – *missed weight) vs. Namsrai Batbayar (126) – *Tau’s match has been cancelled

Aaron Tau’s Weigh-In Incident

The weigh-in day was marked by an unusual incident involving Aaron Tau, who was the only fighter to miss weight. Initially weighing in at 122.5 pounds, Tau’s later attempt showed him at 129 pounds, leading to the cancellation of his bout against Namsrai Batbayar. The commission raised suspicions regarding his weigh-in procedure, which involved concealment behind a box.

Conclusion

UFC 325 promises to deliver exciting matchups, highlighted by the main event rematch between Volkanovski and Lopes. Fans can expect an action-packed event as the fighters step into the Octagon to settle their scores.