The UFC made a strong comeback to Sydney at UFC 325, attracting more than 20,000 fans to the Qudos Bank Arena to support Alexander Volkanovski in his featherweight title defense. It was the first time since 2017 that the UFC performed on Australian soil with a numbered event, and expectations were met with an electrifying atmosphere that included the presence of local sports figures such as Steve Waugh and throngs of fans cheering enthusiastically. The energy of the Australian crowd was a key factor in the success of the show and highlighted the importance of the MMA market in Oceania.