After much anticipation, UFC 314 made its return to the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. With stacked bouts featuring established champions and rising stars, the event left the MMA community buzzing. Let’s take a look at UFC 314: Volkanovski vs Lopes Results + Full Fight Video Highlights.
Main Event: Volkanovski Reclaims Featherweight Title
In the main event, Alexander Volkanovski faced rising star Diego Lopes for the vacant UFC Featherweight Championship. Volkanovski proved why he remains one of the greatest featherweights in MMA history, reclaiming the title with a unanimous decision victory after five grueling rounds.
Despite being knocked down at the end of the second round, Volkanovski showcased his certified loud action, which ultimately led to his victory. The judges scored the fight 48–47, 49–46, and 49–46 in favor of Volkanovski.
This win marked Volkanovski’s second reign as featherweight champion. Additionally, both of them received a $50,000 Fight of the Night bonus for their thrilling performance.
Co-Main Event: Pimblett Stops Chandler
Up next, we’ve got another explosive co-main event. It featured a lightweight clash between Paddy Pimblett and Michael Chandler. Pimblett delivered a standout performance, defeating Chandler via TKO in the third round at 3:07. This victory positions Pimblett as a rising contender in the lightweight division.
Also on the card are Yair Rodríguez vs Patrício Pitbull, Bryce Mitchell vs Jean Silva, and Nikita Krylov vs Dominick Reyes. That sums up your main card for the night.
Main Card Highlights
Yair Rodriguez vs. Patricio Pitbull (Featherweight): Rodriguez secured a unanimous decision victory over Pitbull with scores of 30–27 across all judges.
Jean Silva vs. Bryce Mitchell (Featherweight): Silva submitted Mitchell with a ninja choke in the second round at 3:52, earning a Performance of the Night bonus.
Dominick Reyes vs. Nikita Krylov (Light Heavyweight): Reyes knocked out(KO) Krylov in the first round at 2:24, marking a significant comeback.
Cancelled Fights at UFC 314 Main Card
Geoff Neal’s undisclosed injury forced the cancellation of his fight with Carlos Prates at UFC 314. This isn’t the first time Neal has faced injuries that led to a withdrawal. The UFC Mexico broadcast announced the cancellation, leaving Carlos Prates without an opponent just weeks before the event.
Early Prelims
Michał Oleksiejczuk def. Sedriques Dumas via TKO (punches and knees) – Round 1, 2:49
Su Mudaerji def. Mitch Raposo via split decision – Round 3, 5:00
Marco Tulio def. Tresean Gore via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 3:16
Nora Cornolle def. Hailey Cowan via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 1:52
Preliminary Card
Dan Ige def. Sean Woodson via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 3:12
Virna Jandiroba def. Yan Xiaonan via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)
Chase Hooper def. Jim Miller via unanimous decision (30–27, 29–28, 29–28)
Julian Erosa def. Darren Elkins via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 4:15
Main Card (ESPN+ PPV)
Alexander Volkanovski def. Diego Lopes via unanimous decision (48–47, 49–46, 49–46)
Paddy Pimblett def. Michael Chandler via TKO (strikes) – Round 3, 3:07
Yair Rodriguez def. Patricio Pitbull via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)
Jean Silva def. Bryce Mitchell via submission (ninja choke) – Round 2, 3:52
Dominick Reyes def. Nikita Krylov via KO (punch) – Round 1, 2:24
Watch UFC 314: Volkanovski vs Lopes Full Fight Video Highlights
DIEGO LOPES KNOCKED DOWN ALEXANDER VOLKANOVSKI AT THE END OF THE 2ND ROUND 🔥🔥#UFC314 pic.twitter.com/h1JzE9xWs8
— FEDZ_MMA (@Fedzmma) April 13, 2025
48-47, 49-46, 49-46 #UFC314
Alex Volkanovski beats Diego Lopes by unanimous decision! pic.twitter.com/6kY9vziQRS
— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) April 13, 2025
Diego Lopes Rocks a BLOODY Alexander Volkanovski at #UFC314 ‼️😲👊🏽 pic.twitter.com/AZkJq1wlbJ
— MMA Homie Podcast (@theMMAhomies) April 13, 2025
Volkanovski and Lopes exchanging strikes. This UFC action camera in the Right place right time #UFC314 pic.twitter.com/vTWYZWte4m
— Donald Media (@donald_nncim) April 13, 2025
This fight was ABSOLUTE CINEMA. Volk and Lopes went back and forth but Volk’s volume and technicality sealed it. pic.twitter.com/ZZiuqux9JR
— Malcolm FleX (@Malcolm_fleX48) April 13, 2025
aside from a momentary lapse at the end of round 2 that led to a flash knockdown & a slight scare in round 4, this was a 5 round masterclass return to champion form from alex volkanovski
49-46 volk
most you could give diego lopes is round 2 & 4 #ufc314 pic.twitter.com/HYHvQtJjqJ— Kevin Thang (@Skip2MyJays) April 13, 2025
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