At UFC 314, Alexander Volkanovski will face Diego Lopes for the vacant featherweight championship after Ilia Topuria's decision to vacate the title to pursue lightweight challenges. Volkanovski aims to reclaim titles following recent setbacks, including a knockout loss to Islam Makhachev and a defeat to Topuria. Lopes brings momentum with a five-fight winning streak. The event also features a notable co-main lightweight bout between Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett, both key figures looking to advance their standings in the division. Additionally, former Bellator champion Patricio Freire will make his UFC debut against Yair Rodriguez in a featherweight clash.
UFC CEO Dana White announced that Alexander Volkanovski will fight Diego Lopes for the vacant featherweight title on April 12 at UFC 314.
Current champion Ilia Topuria is vacating the featherweight title to move up to lightweight, aiming for a world championship in a second weight class.
Diego Lopes enters the main event on a five-fight winning streak, highlighted by a dominant decision victory over Brian Ortega in September.
The co-main event features Michael Chandler against Paddy Pimblett, with Chandler looking to break a 1-4 streak in his last five fights.
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