UFC 313 wrapped up in spectacular fashion, with fans hearing the iconic words “And New” as Magomed Ankalaev dethroned Alex Pereira to claim the light heavyweight title. Up next, UFC 314 promises more championship drama, featuring a showdown between Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes for the vacant featherweight belt. In the co-main event, Michael Chandler takes on Paddy Pimblett in a thrilling lightweight clash. The card is stacked with high-level action, making it a must-watch event.
Bryce Mitchell taking on Jean Silva in a featherweight clash and Carlos Prates facing Geoff Neal in a welterweight bout are involved in the action-packed UFC 314 main card. Meanwhile, the event kicks off with Nikita Krylov facing former title challenger Dominick Reyes in a light heavyweight showdown.
Additionally, the prelims deliver must-watch fights, highlighted by Yair Rodriguez welcoming Bellator legend Patricio Pitbull to the UFC. Other notable matchups include Dan Ige vs. Sean Woodson. Additionally, there was a crucial strawweight battle between Yan Xiaonan and Virna Jandiroba, as well as a lightweight contest between Jim Miller and Chase Hooper.
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Alexander Volkanovski And Diego Lopes Bring The Heat In The First UFC 314 Faceoff
Volkanovski will battle Lopes for the featherweight title in the UFC 314 main event. The fight will take place on April 12 at the Kaseya Center in Miami. With Ilia Topuria vacating the belt to move to lightweight, former champ Volkanovski looks to reclaim gold against the surging Lopes.
Their first faceoff was lighthearted, with Volkanovski joking about Lopes’ hair before going shirtless, while Lopes stuck to his cowboy look. The two exchanged smiles and a handshake despite the clear size difference. With an epic showdown ahead, can Volkanovski regain his title, or will Lopes rise to the occasion? Fans won’t want to miss this one.
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