UFC 314: Alexander Volkanovski Faces Diego Lopes for the Featherweight Title
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UFC 314: Alexander Volkanovski Faces Diego Lopes for the Featherweight Title

A preview of UFC 314 featuring Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes vying for the vacant featherweight championship.

UFC is returning to pay-per-view this weekend with what is arguably its most stacked card of 2025. The event takes place in Miami and is headlined by a battle for the vacant featherweight title between Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes. Not only does this fight feature former featherweight champion Volkanovski but also includes a lightweight co-main event with Michael Chandler vs. Paddy Pimblett.

Event Details:

  • Date: April 12
  • Location: Kaseya Center, Miami
  • Start time: 10 p.m. ET (Main card)
  • PPV Price: $79.99
  • Broadcasting On: ESPN+ PPV

Volkanovski, despite a stellar record, is stepping into this title fight after suffering two recent knockout defeats to champions Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria. In contrast, Lopes enters the octagon on a five-fight win streak, clearly embodying the next generation of fighters.

Here’s the complete fight card for UFC 314 along with the latest betting odds:

  • Alexander Volkanovski -145 vs. Diego Lopes +120, for the vacant featherweight title
  • Paddy Pimblett -170 vs. Michael Chandler +145, lightweight
  • Yair Rodriguez -205 vs. Patricio Pitbull +170, featherweight
  • Jean Silva -190 vs. Bryce Mitchell +160, featherweight
  • Nikita Krylov -185 vs. Dominick Reyes +155, light heavyweight
  • Sean Woodson -180 vs. Dan Ige +150, featherweight
  • Virna Jandiroba -150 vs. Yan Xiaonan +125, women’s strawweight
  • Chase Hooper -900 vs. Jim Miller +560, lightweight

Stay tuned for live coverage, including round-by-round updates on CBS Sports.

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