UFC 325 is less than 24 hours away …

It all goes “Down Under” this weekend (Sat., Jan. 31, 2026) inside Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. In the main event, two-time Featherweight champion, Alexander Volkanovski, rematches Diego Lopes in front of his home crowd.

Nevertheless, we have a weekly series at MMAmania.com called “Weekend Lock,” where we share one bet that we predict will slap in “Down Under” when the chaotic dust settles. We also want to hear what our readers think (that’s you!), so please tell us your most confident UFC 325 betting lock in the comments section below (see full UFC 325 odds here)

Last week’s recap: Well, we started 2026 with a win as Sean O’Malley indeed scored a unanimous decision over Song Yadong.

Let’s keep rolling below:

There may not be a cleaner statistical case for an early finish anywhere on the card. Between them, Teixeira and Tuivasa have competed less than 7.5 minutes in 16 of their 23 combined professional mixed martial arts (MMA) bouts. That includes every single one of Teixeira’s appearances and all but one of Tuivasa’s 15 career wins.

When these two step into the cage, they don’t hang around.

Teixeira is the definition of kill-or-be-killed. All of his wins have come inside the first round, and all but one of them have been knockouts. He storms forward, throws with bad intentions, and looks to end things immediately. There’s no feeling-out process, no pacing — just violence.

Tuivasa, meanwhile, is fighting for his career. He’s lost five straight fights (four by finish) and hasn’t competed in more than one year. The durability that once defined his rise appears to be fading, and his defense has become increasingly porous. Still, Tuivasa remains dangerous early, especially against an aggressive opponent willing to stand in the pocket.

Both men are coming off knockouts in their most recent outings, which only amplifies the urgency and recklessness. Teixeira wants redemption. Tuivasa needs a win — badly. Neither man benefits from a slow, tactical fight … and neither is built for one.

Put simply: there is no realistic path to this fight going long. Someone is getting put down, and it’s likely happening fast.

Heavyweights always come with risk. If both fighters somehow show restraint — or if fatigue, clinching or hesitant exchanges creep in — the clock could move slower than expected. There’s also the chance that one man hurts the other badly, but fails to finish immediately.

Still, given the history, styles, and stakes, Teixeira vs. Tuivasa “under 1.5 rounds (-270) feels like one of the safest and most violent locks on UFC 325.