Alterations revealed in UFC 314 fight sequence for the pay-per-view event
UFC 314 Fight Night Preview
After some shakeups, the UFC 314 lineup is set to deliver an action-packed pay-per-view event on April 12, 2025, at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. Here's a closer look at the updated fights that will take center stage.
The main event features a highly-anticipated featherweight title bout between Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes. The vacant title is up for grabs following Ilia Topuria's move to the lightweight division and subsequent title vacating[1][2][3]. Volkanovski, currently ranked number one in the featherweight division, will look to recapture the title he held from December 2019 to February 2024[4]. Lopes, ranked third, will aim to upset the top fighter in the division and prove that he belongs in the championship conversation[4].
In the co-main event, Michael Chandler goes head-to-head with Paddy Pimblett in a lightweight matchup[1][2]. Chandler, who was previously linked to a fight against Conor McGregor, will return to the Octagon after a loss to Charles Oliveira in November 2024[2]. Pimblett, who earned a "Performance of the Night" bonus in his last fight against Bobby Green, will seek to solidify his place among the UFC's top lightweights with a win[1].
Yair Rodriguez and Patricio "Pitbull" Freire, two former title challengers, are set to face off for the second time[1][2]. Their first bout ended in a controversial no-contest in 2021 due to an accidental eye poke[5]. This time around, the winner may earn a shot at the featherweight title[6].
Other notable fights on the card include Bryce Mitchell vs. Jean Silva, Geoff Neal vs. Carlos Prates, and Yan Xiaonan vs. Virna Jandiroba. For the full fight card, including the prelims and early prelims, be sure to check out the official UFC website[1]. As with any UFC event, changes may occur due to injuries or other unforeseen circumstances, so stay tuned for any updates.
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- The UFC 314 fight card also includes a lightweight matchup between Neal and Sedriques, adding more excitement to the event.
- In a highly-anticipated featherweight bout, Alexandra Volkanovski will defend his position as the top fighter in the division against Diego Lopes.
- Michael Chandler, previously linked to a fight against Conor McGregor, will aim to make a move towards the lightweight title with his co-main event match against Paddy Pimblett.
