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<\/a><\/a>\nIn the main event, Australia\u2019s own Alex Volkanovski defeated Diego Lopes to retain the undisputed UFC Featherweight Championship. UFC 325 <\/i><\/b>drew a sold-out crowd of 18,102<\/b> and set the Qudos Bank Arena gate revenue record with AUD $14.4M<\/b>, making it the highest-grossing event at any indoor arena in Australian history and eclipsing the record established by UFC 312: DU PLESSIS vs. STRICKLAND 2 <\/i><\/b>in February 2025. In line with UFC\u2019s previous events and high visitation trends, over 69%<\/b> of attendees, or approximately 12,550<\/b> fans, travelled to Sydney for UFC 325<\/i><\/b>.<\/p>
\n\u201cUFC events are unlike anything else \u2013 it\u2019s the best show in sports,\u201d said Peter Kloczko, Senior Vice President of UFC Australia and New Zealand<\/b>. \u201cWe are thrilled to continue producing world-class events that create amazing fan experiences while delivering industry-leading outcomes for our event partners and the tourism economy.\u201d<\/p>
\nUFC 325<\/i><\/b> supported over 340 local jobs while contributing AUD $16.5M<\/b> in salaries and wages. In addition, Goods and Services Tax (GST) paid by UFC on ticket sales generated approximately AUD $1.3M<\/b>, which is distributed among Australian states to fund healthcare, education, justice, welfare, public housing and other essential services.<\/p>
\nUFC has delivered three sold-out UFC Numbered Events at Qudos Bank Arena since 2023: UFC 293: ADESANYA vs. STRICKLAND<\/i><\/b> in September 2023, UFC 312: DU PLESSIS vs. STRICKLAND 2 <\/i><\/b>in February 2025, and UFC 325: VOLKANOVSKI vs. LOPES 2<\/i><\/b> in February this year.<\/p>
\nCombined, these events have seen a total economic impact of AUD $189.6M<\/b>, a direct impact of AUD $70M<\/b>, and a total of 35,734<\/b> out-of-town visitors to Sydney, with out-of-town visitors accounting for an average of 65%<\/b> of attendees per UFC event.<\/p>
\nAustralia has consistently demonstrated that it is one of the strongest pound-for-pound UFC markets in the world. In turn, UFC events have continued to deliver outstanding results for the host cities across Australia and produce thrilling, unforgettable moments for Australia\u2019s loyal UFC fans.<\/p>