UFC 314 lineup revealed: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes, Michael Chandler vs. Paddy Pimblett and more

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Feb 20, 2025, 11:31 IST

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UFC President Dana White announced major title fights for UFC 314 and UFC 315, including Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes for the vacant featherweight title and Belal Muhammad defending his welterweight belt against Jack Della Maddalena. Notable fighters like Paddy Pimblett and Michael Chandler will feature in co-main events.

UFC 314 lineup revealed: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes, Michael Chandler vs. Paddy Pimblett and more

Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes. Image via: Getty Images

UFC Boss Dana White made a series of major announcements, unveiling the headlining fights for the upcoming UFC 314 and UFC 315 events. The organization is set to deliver thrilling matchups, including a new featherweight title fight and a welterweight championship showdown.

Dana White made a huge UFC 314 announcement

Scheduled to take place in Miami, UFC 314 will feature a major shake-up in the featherweight division. Former champion Ilia Topuria has decided to vacate his title, prompting a showdown between Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes for the now-undisputed featherweight belt.
“Topuria has felt like he’s done all he can in that division, and he feels like he’s cemented his legacy, and his body cannot make the weight anymore,” White announced. “So Topuria will be moving up to 155 pounds and will be vacating the featherweight title. As soon as the first punch is thrown in [Volkanovski vs. Lopes], the title is vacated.”

Adding to the excitement, fans will also see Paddy Pimblett take on Michael Chandler in a high-stakes five-round co-main event. Additionally, Bellator legend Patricio Pitbull will make his UFC debut against Yair Rodriguez, further bolstering the stacked card.
Belal Muhammad will defend his welterweight title and he will take on Jack Della Maddalena in a highly anticipated fight.

UFC 314 lineup revealed with several exciting matches on the card

Here is the UFC 314 lineup—

Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes – for vacant featherweight title
Michael Chandler vs. Paddy Pimblett
Patricio Freire vs. Yair Rodriguez
Geoff Neal vs. Carlos Prates
Nikita Krylov vs. Dominick Reyes
Dan Ige vs. Sean Woodson
Virna Jandiroba vs. Yan Xiaonan
Chase Hooper vs. Jim Miller
Alberto Montes vs. Roberto Romero
Su Mudaerji vs. Mitch Raposo
Darren Elkins vs. Julian Erosa
Sedriques Dumas vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk

Further, UFC 315 has been finalized for Montreal, Canada which will feature a championship doubleheader including Belal Muhammad vs Jack Della Maddalena and Valentina Shevchenko in a fist bout with Manon Fiorot. Additionally, Leon Edwards will remain in the main event of UFC London, where he will face Sean Brady. Further updates for the upcoming event await.

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