With the championship now up for grabs, two of the top featherweight fighters on the planet will clash at UFC 314 for their chance to seize company gold. Having once reigned over the division with five title defenses, Alexander Volkanovski seeks to reclaim his belt and halt the advance of the surging Diego Lopes. Before that, perennial fan-favorite Michael Chandler battles English super star Paddy Pimblett in the UFC 314 co-main event.
UFC 314 Main Event
Following a brutal knockout loss to Ilia Topuria at UFC 298, which saw him drop his strap to the Spaniard, Volkanovski took a much needed break from the sport lasting over a year. Now seemingly rejuvenated after a disastrous 2024, “The Great” is now on the hunt for the throne that he coveted for nearly five years.
Falling short in his UFC debut to the currently undefeated Russian standout Movsar Evloev, Lopes has gone unblemished in his past five fights, devouring the likes of Sodiq Yusuff, Dan Ige and Brian Ortega. Contending for his first promotional title, the Brazilian native can make history by becoming the second ever UFC featherweight champion from his home country should he prevail in the UFC 314 main event.
UFC 314 Co-Main Event
Garnering a well-earned reputation as one of the most popular fighters on the roster, Chandler has engaged in some of the most entertaining fights in the 155-lb class’ history. Currently in the midst of a two-bout losing streak, the former Bellator Lightweight Champion can thrust himself back into top contender status by handing Pimblett his first company defeat in the UFC 314 co-main event.
Logging a fearsome submission victory over King Green in his last Octagon outing, Pimblett leapt into the top 15 by putting the veteran striker to sleep with a masterful triangle choke. With clear title aspirations in mind, “The Baddy” has begun a seemingly unassailable warpath toward the top of the division, backed up by a monumental eight-fight winning streak.
Here’s How to Watch UFC 314
Online Streaming: You can catch the entire card on ESPN+, but you will need to subscribe in order to do so. Right now, the company is offering a monthly or yearly subscription of $11.99 and $119.99 respectively. For those who want to get more bang out of their buck, there is also the monthly Disney Bundle Deal, which offers ESPN+, Hulu, and Disney+ for $16.99 with included commercials, or $26.99 for no commercials at all.
Start Time and Date: The Preliminaries will begin at 6 pm ET, followed by the Main Card at 10 pm ET on April 5th.
Bout Order For UFC 314
Main Card: Alexander Volkanovski vs.Diego Lopes (Featherweight Main Event) Michael Chandlervs.Paddy Pimblett (Lightweight Co-Main Event) Bryce Mitchellvs.Jean Silva (Featherweight) Yair Rodríguezvs.Patrício Pitbull (Featherweight) Nikita Krylovvs.Dominick Reyes (Light Heavyweight)
Preliminaries: Dan Igevs.Sean Woodson (Featherweight Featured Bout) Yan Xiaonanvs.Virna Jandiroba (Women’s Strawweight) Jim Millervs.Chase Hooper (Lightweight) Sediriques Dumasvs.Michał Oleksiejczuk (Middleweight)
Early Preliminaries: Darren Elkinsvs.Julian Erosa (Featherweight Featured Bout) Su Mudaerjivs.Mitch Raposo (Flyweight) Alberto Montesvs.Roberto Romero (Featherweight) Tresean Gorevs.Marco Tulio (Middleweight) Nora Cornollevs.Hailey Cowan (Women’s Bantamweight)
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