UFC 325 lands at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney on Friday, January 31, with Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes 2 headlining a main card. This rematch for the featherweight title follows Volkanovski’s decision victory at UFC 314, with Lopes hungry for revenge. The card also features dangerous lightweight matchups and a heavyweight clash where local favorite Tai Tuivasa looks to snap a 5 fight skid.
Below, we’ve put together our favorite UFC 325 parlay picks and best combos for the main card. These are the spots where we think it actually makes sense to tie fights and markets together. Rather than forcing 6-8 legs just for a bigger payout, we’re keeping our parlays selective and focused on logical connections.
Parlays are always higher risk, higher reward, so we’re keeping our combos tight. If you prefer straight bets, you can also see our UFC 325 best bets and single fight predictions.
UFC 325 Parlay Picks At A Glance
Parlay Type
Legs
Combined Odds & Books
Main-card parlay
Volkanovski ML + Saint-Denis ML + Teixeira vs Tuivasa Under 1.5 rounds
Odds from FanDuel and BetMGM, accurate as of January 30, 12:00 PM ET. UFC parlay prices can move quickly, so always re-check the latest odds before betting.
This is our main card favorites combo: two heavy favorites who should control their fights plus an under leg in a heavyweight fight. We’re comfortable tying these together because Volkanovski and Saint-Denis have clear paths to victory, while Teixeira vs Tuivasa features two heavyweights hunting early finishes.
Leg-by-Leg Reasoning
Leg 1 – Volkanovski ML (-144): The former champion already solved the Lopes puzzle once, winning a clear decision at UFC 314 just eight months ago. Volkanovski’s superior cardio, fight IQ, and well-rounded game allow him to dictate pace over five rounds.
Volkanovski’s takedown defense (82%) neutralizes Lopes’ grappling threats, and his 5.03 significant strikes per minute keeps Lopes under constant pressure. The rematch timeline favors Volkanovski as Lopes hasn’t shown enough adjustments to flip a decisive loss.
Leg 2 – Saint-Denis ML (-320): ‘God of War’ brings a perfect 100% finish rate in the UFC (8 wins, 8 finishes) and holds significant advantages over Hooker. Saint-Denis lands 5.07 significant strikes per minute while averaging 4.33 takedowns. Hooker’s recent form is concerning as he’s been submitted in 2 of his last 3 losses, including his most recent fight against Arman Tsarukyan via arm triangle.
Saint-Denis just choked out Mauricio Ruffy and knocked out Beneil Dariush in devastating fashion. His relentless pressure and elite submission game give him multiple paths to victory against a Hooker who’s fighting on short turnaround.
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Leg 3 – Teixeira vs Tuivasa Under 1.5 (-260): This is arguably the safest leg in the parlay. Both heavyweights are knockout artists who don’t waste time. Teixeira lands a massive 12.83 significant strikes per minute with one-punch power, while Tuivasa has 9 UFC knockouts and thrives on violent early exchanges.
Tuivasa is on a brutal 5 fight losing streak, all by finish, showing his defense has deteriorated. Neither fighter has the patience or defensive skills for a grinding fight. One big shot ends this in round one or early round two.
This parlay focuses on fight duration rather than outcomes. We’re mixing overs in matchups featuring elite cardio and technical striking with an under where the submission threat is real. This allows us to capitalize on strong reads about how long fights will last.
Leg-by-Leg Reasoning
Leg 1 – Volkanovski vs Lopes Over 4.5 (-116): Championship fights featuring Volkanovski rarely end early. In their first meeting, Volkanovski won a clear decision over five rounds, and we expect a similar pattern. Lopes’ submission game is dangerous, but Volkanovski’s 82% takedown defense keeps the fight standing where his superior cardio and experience dominate later rounds.
Volkanovski has gone to decision in 10 of his 14 UFC wins, showing he’s built for 25-minute battles. Lopes will bring early pressure, but Volkanovski’s championship-level gas tank carries him past the 2:30 mark of round 5.
Leg 2 – Fiziev vs Ruffy Over 2.5 (-190): The most technical striking battle on the card. Fiziev is a crafty Muay Thai specialist landing 4.77 significant strikes per minute with 52% accuracy, while Ruffy counters with explosive power and 57% striking accuracy. Both fighters are exceptionally durable.
Fiziev has only been finished once in his career, and Ruffy’s lone UFC loss came via submission, not strikes. Fiziev’s 90% takedown defense keeps this standing, where both men have the defensive awareness to avoid early catastrophe. This should go to a decision with volume and accuracy determining the winner over 15 minutes.
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Leg 3 – Hooker vs Saint-Denis Under 1.5 (+126): Saint-Denis is a finishing machine, and Hooker’s recent submission losses make him vulnerable. Saint-Denis has ample opportunities to hurt Hooker standing before dragging the fight to the mat. Saint-Denis averages 4.33 takedowns per 15 minutes and hunts submissions aggressively. Hooker’s toughness might extend this into round two, but Saint-Denis should find the finish before the bell sounds for the third round.
To bet this parlay, you’ll need to manually build it across BetMGM and FanDuel, as these are the best available odds for each leg on different books. This is an extreme longshot. Bet 0.1-0.25 units maximum.
Leg-by-Leg Reasoning
Leg 1 – Tuivasa ML (+265): ‘Bam Bam’ is fighting at home in Australia after an 18 month layoff, hungry to snap a brutal 5 fight losing streak. Tuivasa’s power never leaves and he has 9 UFC knockouts. Teixeira is young and aggressive but was knocked out by Derrick Lewis in just 35 seconds in his last fight, showing defensive holes.
If Tuivasa can survive Teixeira’s early rushes and time one of his trademark bombs, the hometown crowd erupts. The layoff could have refreshed Tuivasa mentally and physically. One punch changes everything at heavyweight.
Leg 2 – Hooker ML (+275): Hooker is fighting in front of a friendly Australian crowd as a massive underdog, but he’s proven he can handle pressure situations. Hooker’s volume striking (4.89 significant strikes per minute) could frustrate Saint-Denis’ pressure game if he can keep distance and use his jab effectively.
Hooker has solid takedown defense (77%) and only needs to survive the early grappling exchanges to turn this into a striking battle. Saint-Denis has been knocked out by Dustin Poirier and submitted by Renato Moicano, showing he’s not invincible. If Hooker can stuff takedowns and land body kicks to slow the pressure, he steals rounds and grinds out a decision.
Leg 3 – Fiziev ML (+100): Fiziev is the sharper, more experienced striker with better defensive metrics. He’s coming off a decision win over Ignacio Bahamondes and has faced elite competition like Justin Gaethje (twice). Meanwhile, Ruffy’s best win is over King Green.
Fiziev’s 72% takedown accuracy and 90% takedown defense give him control over where the fight happens. His 52% striking accuracy and sharp counters can exploit Ruffy’s wide, creative entries. Ruffy’s submission loss to Saint-Denis exposed his grappling defense. If Fiziev can keep this technical, his experience edge carries him to a decision victory.
Our philosophy is to keep leg count low to limit compounding risk. We cap our core parlays at three legs maximum and only use parlays where legs logically fit together: durable fighters point to overs, clear skill gaps support moneyline bets, and finish-heavy matchups justify unders.
We avoid stuffing in every favorite just to chase huge numbers. Parlays are high-risk, high-reward and should be a small part of your portfolio, typically 20-30% of what you would bet on a straight play. Check FanDuel and BetMGM for MMA parlay promos before placing bets.
UFC 325 Parlay Card Recap
Best Parlay #1: Main Card Favorites Combo
Volkanovski ML + Saint-Denis ML + Teixeira vs Tuivasa Under 1.5 rounds at +208 at FanDuel
Best Parlay #2: Distance Combo
Volkanovski vs Lopes Over 4.5 + Fiziev vs Ruffy Over 2.5 + Hooker vs Saint-Denis Under 1.5 at +542 at FanDuel
Longshot Parlay
Tuivasa ML + Hooker ML + Fiziev ML at +2638 at FanDuel/BetMGM
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