The UFC 314 fight card has taken a big turn. Dana White has confirmed that Ilia Topuria is moving up to lightweight, leaving the Featherweight title open for a new champion. The event is set for April 12 at the Kaseya Center in Miami, with a fresh main event featuring former champ Alexander Volkanovski and rising star Diego Lopes.
BREAKING NEWS – Alex Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes for Vacant 145LBS
ilia topuria will vacate the belt and move up to 155lbs pic.twitter.com/EHnx6Bdgmx
— Dovy🔌 (@DovySimuMMA) February 20, 2025
Volkanovski Gets Another Shot at Gold
Volkanovski ruled the Featherweight division for years but is now facing the first losing streak of his career. After suffering a knockout loss to Topuria at UFC 298, he now has a chance to win back the belt. But standing in his way is Lopes, who has been on fire with five straight wins against tough names like Brian Ortega and Dan Ige.
Chandler and Pimblett Set for Co-Main Event
The action continues with an exciting co-main event as Michael Chandler takes on Paddy Pimblett. Chandler wants to bounce back after losing to Charles Oliveira, while Pimblett comes in hot on a six-fight win streak. His last fight ended with a slick triangle choke submission over King Green at UFC 304.
More Big Fights on the Card
Fans will also see former interim champ Yair Rodriguez welcome Bellator star Patricio Pitbull Freire to the UFC for the first time. In another exciting matchup, Geoff Neal will face Carlos Prates, who is coming off a knockout win over Neil Magny.
ARE YOU READY MIAMI ??#UFC314 is STACKED 🔥
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— UFC (@ufc) February 20, 2025
With a new title fight and several must-watch matchups, UFC 314 is shaping up to be a wild night.
