UFC 325 ignites Sydney with explosive action as ANZAC fighters dominate the road to UFC finals, here are all the fights and their results

UFC 325 began with three exciting Road to UFC tournament bouts before transitioning into a string of action-packed fights, where ANZAC fighters came out strong, posting a combined 6-2 record and setting the stage for an electrifying main card at Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena.

The early bouts set a high-energy tone for the night, with fighters trading blows and showing off their skill, heart, and determination.

The results

Sulangrangbo vs Lawrence Lui

Lawrence Lui and Sulangrangbo opened UFC 325 in the Road to UFC Season 4 bantamweight finale with an electric clash. The 20-year-old Chinese fighter started strong, landing heavy, telling blows, but Lui adapted in the second, mixing strikes effectively and gaining control.

By the final round, Lui’s constant forward pressure and relentless attacks set the pace, limiting Sulangrangbo’s output. When the split decision was announced in Lui’s favor, he secured his UFC debut, gave City Kickboxing its first win of the night, and continued his rise toward following teammate Navajo Stirling onto the UFC roster with an 8-1 professional record.

Keiichiro Nakamura vs Sebastian Szalay

Keiichiro Nakamura staged a dramatic comeback to win the Road to UFC featherweight tournament. Down two rounds and minutes from defeat, he seized a tired Sebastian Szalay with a perfectly timed standing knee in the third, sending him crashing to the canvas and securing the biggest win of his career.

Dom Mar Fan vs SangWook Kim

Dom Mar Fan closed out Road to UFC Season 4 with a unanimous decision win over SangWook Kim. Showing a mix of precision strikes and smart counters over three rounds, Mar Fan chipped away at Kim while avoiding grappling exchanges. The third round saw both fighters trading more freely, but Mar Fan’s control earned him the victory and a UFC roster spot alongside teammate Tom Nolan.

Kaan Ofli vs Yizah

Kaan Ofli picked up his second straight win, edging out Road to UFC Season 2 featherweight winner Yizha via majority decision. After a competitive first round and a strong showing from Yizha in the second, Ofli dominated the final five minutes, earning the judges’ nod with two rounds in his favor. The Ultimate Fighter Season 32 finalist continues his rise, despite the closely contested bout and one judge’s 28-28 draw.

Jonathan Micallef vs Oban Elliott

Jonathan Micallef overcame a tough start to submit Oban Elliott with a rear-naked choke in the second round. After being pressured early, Micallef secured a takedown, took Elliott’s back, and quickly finished the fight, marking his second straight UFC win, both in Sydney, and cementing his status as one of the welterweight division’s rising stars.

Jacob Malkoun vs Torrez Finney

Jacob Malkoun returned to the Octagon after two years with a dominant unanimous decision over Torrez Finney. “Mamba” controlled the fight on the feet, landing crisp jabs and a decisive right hand that put Finney on the canvas, maintaining control throughout the three rounds. The Sydney native picked up his second straight win, signaling he’s ready to make a serious run in the middleweight division.

Billy Elekana vs Junior Tafa

Billy Elekana secured his third straight win with a second-round rear-naked choke over Junior Tafa in the final preliminary bout of UFC 325. After a competitive first round where Tafa landed heavy shots, Elekana took control in the second, scoring a takedown, taking the back, and finishing the fight. Fighting on the birthday of his late mother and his son, the light heavyweight sophomore delivered a performance that honored both and extended his streak of finishes in the Octagon.