UFC 325 Preliminary Card Betting Analysis, Picks, & Odds

Despite putting on a PPV just last weekend with UFC 324, the biggest promotion in the MMA world is returning with another PPV already just one week later at UFC 325 in Sydney, Australia. It’s the first time the UFC has had back-to-back PPVs in many moons, so we couldn’t be happier.

Because it’s across the world in Sydney, it will start a little bit earlier, with the main card kicking off at 9PM ET. That means the preliminary card will be starting at 7PM ET. There aren’t many huge names fighting on the preliminary, but there are some intriguing matchups nonetheless. Check out our betting analysis and picks for each fight as well as the best odds from the top UFC sportsbooks in Canada.

Note: None of our best bets feature odds shorter than -200.

UFC 325 Preliminary Card Picks & Betting Odds - January 31

All odds provided by Betway.

Junior Tafa vs. Billy Elekana Light Heavyweight Bout Betting Odds

In the featured bout of the preliminary card, Junior Tafa (6-4) will look to bounce back and retain his spot in the UFC lineup as he takes on Billy Elekana (9-2), who just joined the promotion last year. Both men stand 6’3” while Elekana brings a five-inch reach advantage.

Elekana has won his last two fights after losing his UFC debut in early 2025 in a short notice fight against Bogdan Guskov. Tafa, meanwhile, went 2-3 as a heavyweight in the UFC before dropping down to light heavyweight, where he lost his debut via submission last summer. Elekana is a shrewd fighter that’s not going to get into a brawl with Tafa if he doesn’t have to. “Son of Susie” has earned four of his nine wins via decision, and we think he’ll be able to frustrate and outpoint “The Juggernaut” for the decision victory here.

Best Bet: Billy Elekana to Win via Decision (+320)

Cameron Rowston vs. Cody Brundage Middleweight Bout Betting Odds

UFC veteran Cody Brundage (11-7-1, 1 NC) takes on 2025 Contender Series graduate Cameron Rowston (13-3) in the third fight of the prelims. As a 6’3” middleweight, Rowston has earned his “Battle Giraffe” nickname. He has advantages of two and three inches over Brundage when it comes to height and reach, respectively.

Rowston has looked great recently. He earned his UFC spot with a finish on the Contender Series, and he got a first round finish in his debut barely a month later. If this one stays standing, Brundage will get pieced up by the “Giraffe”. However, we believe he’ll take the smart approach and go for the takedowns, which is exactly how the last person to beat Rowston, Torrez Finney, did it, taking the big fella down 10 times on 14 attempts. Brundage is a wrestler by trade, so we like the underdog here.

Best Bet: Cody Brundage Moneyline (+275)

Jacob Malkoun vs. Torrez Finney Middleweight Bout Betting Odds

Speaking of Torrez Finney (11-0), the undefeated Contender Series grad is also on this card, where he will take on Jacob Malkoun (8-3) as the underdog. Finney is the shorter man by one inch, but he has a 2.5-inch reach advantage to work with.

Finney has shown himself to be a takedown spammer, but one who is pretty good at it, landing 60 percent of them. This one might get ugly, but we think Finney will be able to do it again despite Malkoun having the advantage in striking. If you’re gonna skip a fight on the preliminary card, this is probably the one to miss if you want to go make a snack.

Best Bet: Torrez Finney Moneyline (+110)

Jonathan Micallef vs. Oban Elliott Welterweight Bout Betting Odds

The opening fight of the prelims features two more Contender Series grads in Jonathan Micallef (8-1) and Oban Elliott (12-3). Both men stand at six feet, but Micallef will sport a five-inch reach advantage that could really tell here. Micallef uses his length to his advantage at every opportunity. He fights from the outside, pointing up his opponents and frustrating them with leg and body kicks. “The Captain” and “The Welsh Gangster” are both pretty tough, so we like the former to take this one by decision.

Best Bet: Jonathan Micallef to Win via Decision (+180)