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Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes Poised for Featherweight Title Clash at UFC 314

The former champion and rising contender will compete for the vacant featherweight belt in Miami, with Volkanovski seeking redemption and Lopes eyeing his first title.

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Overview

  • UFC 314, taking place on April 12 in Miami, will feature Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes vying for the vacant featherweight championship.
  • Volkanovski, a former featherweight champion, is returning to the Octagon after a 14-month hiatus, following consecutive knockout losses to Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria.
  • Diego Lopes, on a five-fight win streak, is entering his first UFC title fight and aims to solidify his position as a top contender in the division.
  • The co-main event will see lightweight fighters Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett face off, with Pimblett looking to extend his undefeated UFC run to seven fights.
  • Pre-fight tensions escalated at the press conference, including a heated verbal exchange between Lopes and fellow featherweight Yair Rodriguez, highlighting the intensity surrounding the event.