UFC 314 is here! Tonight, before a bye week next Saturday night, Kaseya Center in Miami serves as the setting for the second of three cards from the No. 1 MMA promotion in the world. Live coverage of tonight’s event begins at 6 pm ET/ 3 pm PT with the early prelims.
This portion of UFC 314 will be simulcast on ESPN+ in addition to UFC Fight Pass inside the United States. Late prelims follow at 8 pm ET/ 5 pm PT on ESPN and ESPN+, before capping the night with the pay-per-view main card on ESPN+ at 10 pm ET/ 7 pm PT.
All told, after a successful weigh-in window yesterday morning, the 13-fight card will be intact for tonight’s schedule.
South Beach bringing the HEAT
#UFC314 starts at 6pmET TONIGHT!
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UFC 314 Main Event: No. 1 Contender Alexander Volkanovski vs. No. 3 Contender Diego Lopes
At the top of the bill tonight is the battle for the Vacant UFC Featherweight Championship. Either No. 1 contender Alexander Volkanovski (26-4 MMA, 13-3 UFC) or No. 3 contender Diego Lopes (26-6 MMA, 5-1 UFC) will succeed Ilia Topuria as the titleholder after tonight.
This is a five-round fight at five minutes per round to close out the show.
UFC 314 Co-Main Event: No. 7 Contender Michael Chandler vs. No. 12 Contender Paddy Pimblett
Immediately prior to the main event, the co-headliner is an important bout at lightweight matching No. 7 contender Michael Chandler (23-9 MMA, 2-4 UFC) against No. 12 contender Paddy Pimblett (22-3 MMA, 6-0 UFC.) This, too, is a five-round fight at five minutes per round.
Rest of the Card
Also tonight, you’ll see a featherweight contest versing No. 5 contender Yair Rodriguez (19-5 MMA, 10-4 UFC) against Patricio Pitbull (36-7, UFC promotional debut), a featherweight bout versing No. 13 contender Bryce Mitchell (17-2 MMA, 8-2 UFC) and Jean Silva (15-2 MMA, 4-0 UFC), and a light heavyweight affair between No. 8 contender Nikita Krylov (30-9 MMA, 11-7 UFC) and No. 11 contender Dominick Reyes (14-4 MMA, 8-4 UFC.)
UFC 314 Results:
Main Card: (10 pm ET/ 7 pm PT, ESPN+ pay-per-view)
UFC 314 Main Event: Alexander Volkanovski def. Diego Lopes by Unanimous Decision (48-47, 49-46, 49-46, wins Vacant UFC Featherweight Championship.
UFC 314 Co-Main Event: Paddy Pimblett def. Michael Chandler by TKO (Ground and Pound) at 3:07 into Round 3.
THE KING OF THE NORTH
Paddy Pimblett earns the Round 3 TKO for the biggest win in his career!
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Yair Rodriguez def. Patricio Pitbull by Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27.)
Jean Silva def. Bryce Mitchell by Submission (Ninja Choke) at 3:52 into Round 2.
A DEVASTATING KO
@DomReyes is now on a 3 fight finish streak after tonight!
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Dominick Reyes def. Nikita Krylov by KO (Left Hand) at 2:24 into Round 1.
Late Prelims: (8 pm ET/ 5 pm PT, ESPN & ESPN+)
BACK IN THE WINNERS COLUMN
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Featured Prelim: Dan Ige def. Sean Woodson by TKO (Punches) at 1:12 into Round 3.
Co-Featured Prelim: Virna Jandiroba def. Yan Xiaonan by Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27.)
Chase Hooper def. Jim Miller by Unanimous Decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28.)
Julian Erosa def. Darren Elkins by TKO (Hammerfists) at 4:15 into Round 1.
Early Prelims: (6 pm ET/ 3 pm PT, ESPN+ & UFC Fight Pass)
Featured Early Prelim: Michal Oleksiejczuk def. Sediriques Dumas by TKO (Ground and Pound) at 2:49 into Round 1
Co-Featured Early Prelim: Sumudaerji def. Mitch Raposo by Split Decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28.)
Marco Tulio def. Tresean Gore by KO (Head Kick to Right Hand) at 3:16 into Round 2.
SINKS THE SUBMISSION TO START OFF THE CARD
Nora Cornolle earns the 2nd round submission in Miami
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Nora Cornolle def. Hailey Cowan by Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) at 1:52 into Round 2.
