The commencement of 2026 finds Kaan Ofli in some welcome, but unfamiliar positions, as the Ultimate Fighter finalist heads into the year coming off his first UFC victory and preparing to compete at home in Australia for the first time in three years.
“I’ve always enjoyed traveling and fighting,” began the featherweight, who faces off with Yizha at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney as part of the UFC 325 preliminary card on Saturday, January 31. “Some people find it difficult and don’t like to do that because it comes with travel and time difference and all that stuff — extra adversity and sacrifice — but I personally enjoy that part of the sport.