UFC 314 Timetable: Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes: Weighing Results, UFC 314 Competition Timetable
The final battle tournament will return to the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, where their high-risk salary follows the view event.
UFC 314 Alexander Volkanovsky vs Diego Lopez: Weighing Results
Two MMA fighters faced the 145-pound title on Friday the day before the title race, which was abandoned by Ilia Topuria earlier.
According to MMA Weekly, the two of them weighed 145 pounds and had successfully weighed and were now waiting for the final confrontation.
According to USA Today, the early weighing was held at the UFC host hotel in Miami, while the weighing of the ceremony was scheduled to be held at 5 p.m. ET at Kaseya Center, the official venue for Saturday’s event.
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UFC 314 Alexander Volkanovsky vs Diego Lopez: Main expectations
Volkanovski is the No. 1 contender, marking his return to the octagon after a 14-month long distance. According to CBS Sports’ performance, he has won more than four years. However, Topria later continued to withdraw from the lightweight championship. This reportedly happened when UFC CEO Dana White said he was unable to get the 145-pound weight limit.
Topuria apparently revealed to White that he “consolidated his legacy” under this department and will continue to do the lightweight section. This allowed Volkanovsky to have his 10th straight title battle.
Volkanovski was defeated by Islam Makhachev in October 2023 before his match against Topria.
Lopes, on the other hand, suffered losses against Movsar Evloev during UFC 288 in May 2023 and has since won five straight games, including against famous figures such as Pat Sabatini and Brian Ortega.
He won Volkanovsky’s title after defeating Ortega at UFC 306 last September.
UFC 314 Alexander Volkanovsky vs Diego Lopez: Timetable
Volkanovski of Australia and Diego Lopes of Brazil will be the title of the UFC 314 event in the lightweight competition.
The event will be held Saturday, April 12 at the Kaseya Center in Miami. The official main card is scheduled to start at 10:00 ET.
Under USA Today, it will be available after ordering the event on ESPN+ viewing event.
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FAQ
1. What are the odds for the battle between Alexander Volkanovsky vs. Diego Lopez?
According to CBS Sports, the odds are Alexander Volkanovski (-130) and Diego Lopes (+110), occupying the vacant lightweight title.
2. When did Alexander Volkanovsky win the championship for the first time?
Volkanovski won the championship by defeating Max Holloway at UFC 245.
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