MIAMI, FL – April 12, 2025 – The highly anticipated UFC 314 event is set to take place tonight at the Kaseya Center in Miami, featuring a thrilling main event where former champion Alexander Volkanovski will battle Diego Lopes for the vacant featherweight title. This championship becomes available following Ilia Topuria’s transition to the lightweight division, creating a new layer of excitement for fans and fighters alike.

Volkanovski, who has an impressive record of 26 wins and 4 losses, returns to the Octagon after experiencing knockout defeats in his last two fights. Prior to these losses, Volkanovski had established himself as one of the most dominant figures in the featherweight division, boasting an 11-fight win streak and 6 title defenses during his reign.

In contrast, Lopes enters the octagon with momentum on his side, having won his last five consecutive fights following an earlier setback in 2023 against Movsar Evloev. His current record stands at 26 wins and 6 losses, marking him as a formidable challenger for Volkanovski.

The fight card also includes notable co-main events featuring Michael Chandler versus Paddy Pimblett, along with intriguing match-ups such as Yair Rodriguez against Patricio Pitbull and Bryce Mitchell facing Jean Silva. Fans can tune into the preliminary card starting at 6 p.m. ET, with the main pay-per-view card commencing at 10 p.m. ET.

As excitement builds for the featherweight championship clash, UFC fans around the globe are eagerly anticipating the action that UFC 314 promises to deliver. Stay tuned for the latest updates throughout the night.