Overview

• UFC 314, taking place on April 12 at the Kaseya Center in Miami, will feature Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes vying for the vacant featherweight title.
• Volkanovski, 36, returns to the Octagon after a 14-month hiatus, following knockout losses to Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria in 2023 and 2024 respectively.
• Diego Lopes, 30, enters the bout on a five-fight win streak, with notable victories over Brian Ortega and Dan Ige, marking his first UFC title shot.
• Ilia Topuria's move to lightweight left the featherweight title vacant, paving the way for this matchup between the division's top-ranked contenders.
• Betting odds favor Volkanovski slightly, with experts highlighting his experience and composure against Lopes' aggressive and dynamic fighting style.