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UFC Featherweight Title Belt On The Line For Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes At UFC 314

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Published04 Apr 2025

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Ahead of the Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes clash at UFC 314, fans want to know if there are any world title belts on the line. Read on to find out everything you need to know about the main event contest at UFC 314, including whether the Volkanovski vs Lopes clash is for the UFC Featherweight Title.

What Belts Are On The Line In The Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes Fight At UFC 314?

Alexander Volkanovski headlines this UFC 314 pay-per-view event from the Kaseya Center in Miami, as he takes on #3 ranked featherweight Diego Lopes. The bout headlines UFC 314 in the early hours of Sunday, April 13 (GMT).

When it comes to betting odds and prices, the best UK betting apps are slightly favouring the former 145-pound champion. Given that he is a former champion and was once a Top 3 pound-for-pound UFC fighter, it comes as no surprise to see ‘The Great’ listed as the slight favourite here.

With Ilia Topuria officially vacating his 145-pound belt, this means that the UFC Featherweight Title is on the line in the Volkanovski vs Lopes fight.

This is Volkanovski’s 10th straight UFC Title fight. Of his previous nine, he has won six and lost just three. Two of these were of course up at lightweight against Islam Makhachev, so his only actual defeat at featherweight was against Topuria last February.

UFC President Dana White will be hoping for a great fight between the two challengers. If Volkanovski wins, he will an elusive list of two-time UFC champions. If Diego Lopes is victorious, he will become UFC champion at the first attempt.

UFC 314 tickets certainly aren’t cheap for fans, so hopefully the fight delivers to go with the theatre and razmataz of this incredible event at the Kaseya Center. Will Volkanovski come out on top or will it be the Brazilian?

The best UFC betting sites in the UK are expecting a close affair, but are giving the slight edge to ‘The Great’. Time will tell who becomes the new 145-pound king and how the fight itself will play out.

Huge ramifications for the featherweight division from the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida as UFC 314: Volkanovski vs Lopes takes centre stage.

UFC 314: Volkanovski vs Lopes – Event Info

  • 🥊 Headline Fight: Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes
  • 📊 Records: Volkanovski (26-4, 13 KO’s) | Lopes (26-6, 10 KO’s)
  • 📅 Date: Sunday, April 13th, 2025
  • 🕛 Main Event Time: Approx. 04:00AM (BST)
  • 🏆 Title: UFC Featherweight Title
  • 📺 TV Channel: TNT Sports
  •  🏟  Venue: Kaseya Center | Miami, Florida
  • 🎲 Fight Odds: Volkanovski 8/11 | Lopes 11/10

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Paul Kelly
Sports Editor

Having worked in the sports journalism and sports betting writing industry for several years now, Paul has gained vital skill, knowledge and expertise in a variety of different sports and industries. Paul is confident and competent at writing in-depth stories, features and betting predictions on a regular basis for SportsCasting. Having worked in the sports media industry ever since graduating from Liverpool John Moores University in 2020, where he attained a First Class Honours Degree in Sports Journalism, Paul has jumped at the opportunity to attend numerous live sporting events on a regular basis. This includes working at some high calibre boxing, darts, UFC and football events over the years. Paul has covered a whole host of sports for BBC Sport, as well as being a consistent and regular contributor at ESBR Boxing for several years before becoming a Director in March 2024. Paul’s expertise lies in a wide range of sports, but he is particularly specialised in boxing, MMA, golf, football, darts and horse racing. He is also well-rounded in various sports which he may be less familiar with. Working in sports he is less familiar with helps him learn new skills, as well as nurturing the ability to adapt and overcome potential obstacles. Being a sports fanatic, Paul relishes the opportunity at taking on new challenges and is happy to try his hand at anything. During his time studying at university, Paul had the opportunity to gain some vital work experience at both Everton Football Club and BBC Radio 1. This has helped Paul master his knowledge of sports writing, as well as learning new skills with competence and proficiency.

Get to know Paul Kelly better
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Paul Kelly Sports Editor

Having worked in the sports journalism and sports betting writing industry for several years now, Paul has gained vital skill, knowledge and expertise in a variety of different sports and industries. Paul is confident and competent at writing in-depth stories, features and betting predictions on a regular basis for SportsCasting. Having worked in the sports media industry ever since graduating from Liverpool John Moores University in 2020, where he attained a First Class Honours Degree in Sports Journalism, Paul has jumped at the opportunity to attend numerous live sporting events on a regular basis. This includes working at some high calibre boxing, darts, UFC and football events over the years. Paul has covered a whole host of sports for BBC Sport, as well as being a consistent and regular contributor at ESBR Boxing for several years before becoming a Director in March 2024. Paul’s expertise lies in a wide range of sports, but he is particularly specialised in boxing, MMA, golf, football, darts and horse racing. He is also well-rounded in various sports which he may be less familiar with. Working in sports he is less familiar with helps him learn new skills, as well as nurturing the ability to adapt and overcome potential obstacles. Being a sports fanatic, Paul relishes the opportunity at taking on new challenges and is happy to try his hand at anything. During his time studying at university, Paul had the opportunity to gain some vital work experience at both Everton Football Club and BBC Radio 1. This has helped Paul master his knowledge of sports writing, as well as learning new skills with competence and proficiency.

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