UFC 314: Volkanovski vs Lopes | April 12, 2025 | Kaseya Center, Miami, Florida
Complete UFC 314 fight card results, winner interviews, knockout highlights, submission finishes, and post-fight bonus awards from Miami
UFC 314 Overview: What Happened in Miami?
UFC 314 delivered one of 2025's most memorable pay-per-view events as Alexander Volkanovski made history by reclaiming the UFC featherweight championship with a unanimous decision victory over Diego Lopes. The Australian legend became the first male fighter under 155 pounds to win a UFC title over the age of 35, silencing critics who questioned whether he could bounce back from consecutive knockout losses to Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria.
The Kaseya Center in Miami hosted the UFC's fourth visit to the city, featuring 13 action-packed bouts with eight finishes, including spectacular knockouts and submissions. In the co-main event, Paddy Pimblett announced his arrival among the lightweight elite by stopping Michael Chandler in the third round.
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UFC 314 Main Card Results
Main Event: Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes — UFC Featherweight Championship (Vacant)
Winner: Alexander Volkanovski (Australia) via Unanimous Decision (48-47, 49-46, 49-46)
Alexander "The Great" Volkanovski captured the vacant UFC featherweight title in a five-round war against Diego Lopes, becoming a two-time UFC champion and just the second fighter to reclaim the 145-pound belt (joining José Aldo).
Round-by-Round Breakdown:
Volkanovski dominated the opening round with vintage performance, setting a blistering pace while repeatedly tagging Lopes with stiff jabs and looping hooks. The Australian secured his only successful takedown in Round 1, battering Lopes with heavy ground-and-pound.
Lopes rallied in Round 2, dropping Volkanovski with a picture-perfect right hand and opening a wide cut under the former champion's right eye. The Brazilian's increased urgency and aggression made the middle rounds competitive.
Round 4 featured Lopes' best work, hurting Volkanovski with a thudding uppercut and maintaining pressure throughout. However, Volkanovski's championship experience showed as he utilized his jab and movement to stem the tide.
The final round saw Volkanovski reassert control, landing the cleaner shots and securing the unanimous decision victory. All three judges favored the Australian, with scores of 48-47, 49-46, and 49-46.
Key Stats:
- Volkanovski record: 27-4 MMA, 14-4 UFC
- Lopes record: 26-7 MMA, 6-2 UFC
- Fight of the Night bonus: Both fighters earned $50,000
What Volkanovski Said: "It's good to be back. I've never felt the love so much. For everyone watching, adversity is a privilege."
What's Next: Potential matchups include undefeated contender Movsar Evloev (19-0) or a rematch with Ilia Topuria if he returns to featherweight.
Co-Main Event: Paddy Pimblett vs Michael Chandler — Lightweight (5 Rounds)
Winner: Paddy Pimblett (England) via TKO (Ground and Pound) — Round 3, 3:07
Paddy "The Baddy" Pimblett delivered the biggest performance of his career, dominating former Bellator champion Michael Chandler before finishing him with devastating ground-and-pound in Round 3.
How the Fight Unfolded:
Chandler found early success with his wrestling in Round 1, creating problems for Pimblett. However, the Liverpool native turned the tables in Round 2, implementing his own grappling game and establishing dominant positions.
The finish came in Round 3 when Pimblett landed a perfectly timed jumping knee that opened a nasty cut on Chandler's cheek. "The Baddy" immediately secured mount and unleashed a vicious barrage of ground-and-pound that forced referee intervention at 3:07.
Key Stats:
- Pimblett record: 24-3 MMA, 7-0 UFC
- Chandler record: 18-9 MMA, 2-5 UFC
- Performance of the Night bonus: $50,000
Post-Fight Callouts: Pimblett immediately called for fights against lightweight elite, naming Justin Gaethje, Dustin Poirier, and Charles Oliveira as potential opponents.
Yair Rodriguez vs Patricio "Pitbull" Freire — Featherweight
Winner: Yair Rodriguez (Mexico) via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
"El Pantera" Yair Rodriguez spoiled Patricio "Pitbull" Freire's highly anticipated UFC debut, dominating the former two-division Bellator champion across three one-sided rounds.
Rodriguez showcased trademark creative striking from the opening bell, consistently beating Pitbull to the punch and controlling range throughout. The Mexican fighter scored a knockdown in Round 3 that nearly ended the fight, though Pitbull threatened late with a tight armbar attempt.
Key Stats:
- Rodriguez record: 17-5 MMA (1 NC)
- Pitbull record: 35-8 MMA
Post-Fight: Rodriguez claimed he was promised a title shot if victorious, though many observers believe undefeated Movsar Evloev deserves the next championship opportunity.
Jean Silva vs Bryce Mitchell — Featherweight
Winner: Jean Silva (Brazil) via Submission (Ninja Choke) — Round 2, 3:52
Brazilian sensation Jean "Lord" Silva delivered one of 2025's most dominant performances, thoroughly embarrassing Bryce Mitchell before finishing him with a rare ninja choke in the second round.
Silva made Mitchell look completely outclassed from the opening bell, landing strikes at will and dictating every aspect of the fight. The ninja choke (a modified d'arce choke applied from a different angle) forced Mitchell to tap, extending Silva's winning streak to 12 consecutive fights.
Key Stats:
- Silva record: 15-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC
- Mitchell record: 16-3 MMA
- Performance of the Night bonus: $50,000
Rising Star Alert: Silva's championship-level performance solidified his status as a legitimate featherweight threat and emerging fan-favorite.
Dominick Reyes vs Nikita Krylov — Light Heavyweight
Winner: Dominick Reyes (USA) via KO (Left Hand) — Round 1, 2:24
The "Domaissance" continued as Dominick Reyes registered his third consecutive knockout victory, putting away Nikita Krylov with a devastating left hand in the first round.
Reyes established his jab early against Krylov, who was returning from a two-year layoff. At 2:24 of Round 1, Reyes landed a perfectly placed straight left that sent Krylov crashing to the canvas, ending the fight instantaneously.
Key Stats:
- Reyes record: 15-4 MMA
- Krylov record: 30-9 MMA
Career Renaissance: Three years after appearing finished following a brutal four-fight losing streak (all by knockout), Reyes has re-established himself as a legitimate light heavyweight contender with stoppages of Dustin Jacoby, Anthony Smith, and now Krylov.
UFC 314 Preliminary Card Results
Dan Ige vs Sean Woodson — Featherweight (Featured Prelim)
Winner: Dan Ige (USA/Hawaii) via TKO (Punches) — Round 3, 1:12
Veteran featherweight Dan Ige returned to the win column with a dramatic third-round stoppage of rising prospect Sean Woodson. After two competitive rounds where Woodson used his 7-inch height advantage effectively, Ige connected with a left hand that shook Woodson's equilibrium and swarmed for the finish.
Key Stats:
- Ige record: 19-8 MMA
- Woodson record: 12-3-1 MMA
Virna Jandiroba vs Yan Xiaonan — Women's Strawweight
Winner: Virna Jandiroba (Brazil) via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Brazilian submission specialist Virna Jandiroba dominated former title challenger Yan Xiaonan over three one-sided rounds, earning identical 30-27 scorecards. Jandiroba controlled the action with superior grappling and positional control, positioning herself for a potential strawweight title shot.
Key Stats:
- Jandiroba record: 21-3 MMA
- Yan record: 17-5 MMA (1 NC)
Chase Hooper vs Jim Miller — Lightweight
Winner: Chase Hooper (USA) via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Twenty-five-year-old grappling phenom Chase Hooper continued his evolution with a decision victory over UFC legend Jim Miller. Hooper dominated the grappling exchanges throughout, showing improved technique and control in his continued development.
Key Stats:
- Hooper record: 15-3-1 MMA
- Miller record: 37-18 MMA (UFC record for most promotional appearances)
Julian Erosa vs Darren Elkins — Featherweight
Winner: Julian Erosa (USA) via TKO (Punches) — Round 1, 4:15
Julian "Juicy J" Erosa delivered a one-sided beating to veteran Darren Elkins, forcing a first-round stoppage with precise striking. Erosa picked his spots patiently, controlling distance and landing clean shots until the referee mercifully stopped the bout.
Key Stats:
- Erosa record: 32-11 MMA
- Elkins record: 31-11 MMA
Michal Oleksiejczuk vs Sedriques Dumas — Middleweight
Winner: Michal Oleksiejczuk (Poland) via TKO (Ground and Pound) — Round 1, 2:49
Polish middleweight Michal Oleksiejczuk made quick work of Sedriques Dumas, stopping him with ground-and-pound strikes in under three minutes. Oleksiejczuk hurt Dumas early and took the fight to the canvas for the finish.
Key Stats:
- Oleksiejczuk record: 20-7 MMA, 8-5 UFC
- Dumas record: 9-3 MMA, 2-3 UFC
UFC 314 Early Preliminary Card Results
Sumudaerji vs Mitch Raposo — Flyweight
Winner: Sumudaerji (China) via Split Decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
"The Tibetan Eagle" Sumudaerji edged Mitch Raposo in a lackluster affair that drew boos from the Miami crowd. Sumudaerji was the more effective striker while Raposo couldn't establish consistent takedowns or control.
Key Stats:
- Sumudaerji record: 17-7 MMA, 4-4 UFC
- Raposo record: 9-2 MMA, 1-2 UFC
Marco Tulio vs Tresean Gore — Middleweight
Winner: Marco Tulio (Brazil) via TKO (Punches) — Round 2, 3:16
Brazilian prospect Marco Tulio delivered a spectacular knockout in a back-and-forth war that ESPN graded A-, calling it "an absolute adrenaline rush." Tulio dropped Gore three separate times before finishing with a devastating right hand that "reduced Gore to rubble."
Key Stats:
- Tulio record: 12-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC
- Gore record: 5-3 MMA, 1-3 UFC
Nora Cornolle vs Hailey Cowan — Women's Bantamweight (Catchweight 137.5 lbs)
Winner: Nora Cornolle (France) via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) — Round 2, 1:52
French bantamweight Nora Cornolle overcame a forgettable first round to submit Hailey Cowan, opening UFC 314 with an exciting finish. After Cowan held her down for the entire first round without threatening offense, Cornolle exploded in Round 2, lighting up Cowan before securing the rear-naked choke.
Weight Miss: Cornolle weighed in at 137.5 pounds, 1.5 pounds over the bantamweight non-title limit, and was fined 20% of her purse which went to Cowan.
Key Stats:
- Cornolle record: 8-2 MMA, 2-1 UFC
- Cowan record: 7-3 MMA, 0-1 UFC
UFC 314 Bonuses: Who Won $50,000?
| Bonus Type | Winner(s) |
|---|---|
| Fight of the Night | Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes (both received $50,000) |
| Performance of the Night | Paddy Pimblett ($50,000) |
| Performance of the Night | Jean Silva ($50,000) |
UFC 314 Weight Misses
Only one fighter missed weight at UFC 314:
- Nora Cornolle weighed 137.5 lbs (1.5 lbs over bantamweight limit of 136 lbs) — forfeited 20% of purse to Hailey Cowan; bout proceeded at catchweight
Cornolle explained the miss was due to her fight being moved forward from UFC 315 (originally scheduled for May 10) to UFC 314, giving her less time to prepare her weight cut.
UFC 314 Fight Card Cancellations
Several bouts were affected by late changes:
- Geoff Neal vs Carlos Prates — Cancelled when Neal withdrew due to injury
- Roberto Romero vs Alberto Montes — Cancelled when Montes withdrew; Romero moved to UFC on ESPN: Machado Garry vs. Prates
UFC 314 Key Takeaways and What's Next
Featherweight Division Outlook
Alexander Volkanovski's title-winning performance silenced doubters and reasserted his dominance at 145 pounds. Potential next opponents include:
- Movsar Evloev (19-0, 9-0 UFC) — Undefeated with wins over Aljamain Sterling, Arnold Allen, and Diego Lopes
- Diego Lopes rematch — Given their thrilling encounter
- Ilia Topuria trilogy — If the former champion returns to featherweight
Lightweight Division Shakeup
Paddy Pimblett's breakout win positions him among the lightweight elite. Potential matchups include:
- Dustin Poirier
- Justin Gaethje
- Charles Oliveira
Light Heavyweight Contention
Dominick Reyes' three-fight knockout streak has him back in title contention at 205 pounds after a devastating four-fight losing skid that nearly ended his career.
Rising Stars to Watch
- Jean Silva (12-fight winning streak) — Legitimate featherweight title threat
- Marco Tulio (2-0 UFC) — Exciting middleweight prospect with knockout power
- Virna Jandiroba — Potential strawweight title challenger
UFC 314 Historic Achievements
- Alexander Volkanovski became the first male fighter under 155 pounds to win a UFC championship over age 35
- Alexander Volkanovski became just the second fighter to reclaim the UFC featherweight title (joining José Aldo)
- Volkanovski snapped the first losing streak of his brilliant MMA career (back-to-back KO losses to Makhachev and Topuria)
- Paddy Pimblett improved to 7-0 in the UFC, his longest winning streak since turning professional
UFC 314 Attendance and Gate
- Venue: Kaseya Center, Miami, Florida
- Event: UFC's fourth visit to Miami, first since UFC 299 (March 2024)
- Broadcast: ESPN+ PPV (Main Card), ESPN/ESPN+ (Prelims), ESPN+/UFC Fight Pass (Early Prelims)
Frequently Asked Questions About UFC 314
Who won Volkanovski vs Lopes at UFC 314?
Alexander Volkanovski defeated Diego Lopes via unanimous decision (48-47, 49-46, 49-46) to capture the vacant UFC featherweight championship at UFC 314 on April 12, 2025.
Did Paddy Pimblett win at UFC 314?
Yes, Paddy Pimblett defeated Michael Chandler via TKO (ground and pound) at 3:07 of Round 3 in the UFC 314 co-main event, earning a Performance of the Night bonus.
How did Jean Silva beat Bryce Mitchell?
Jean Silva submitted Bryce Mitchell with a rare ninja choke at 3:52 of Round 2, completely dominating the fight before the finish.
Who missed weight at UFC 314?
Nora Cornolle missed weight by 1.5 pounds (137.5 lbs vs 136 lb limit) for her women's bantamweight bout against Hailey Cowan and forfeited 20% of her purse.
Where was UFC 314 held?
UFC 314: Volkanovski vs Lopes took place at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida on April 12, 2025.
Complete UFC 314 Results Summary
| Fight | Winner | Method | Round/Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volkanovski vs Lopes | Alexander Volkanovski | UD (48-47, 49-46, 49-46) | 5 rounds |
| Pimblett vs Chandler | Paddy Pimblett | TKO (ground and pound) | R3, 3:07 |
| Rodriguez vs Pitbull | Yair Rodriguez | UD (30-27 x3) | 3 rounds |
| Silva vs Mitchell | Jean Silva | Sub (ninja choke) | R2, 3:52 |
| Reyes vs Krylov | Dominick Reyes | KO (left hand) | R1, 2:24 |
| Ige vs Woodson | Dan Ige | TKO (punches) | R3, 1:12 |
| Jandiroba vs Yan | Virna Jandiroba | UD (30-27 x3) | 3 rounds |
| Hooper vs Miller | Chase Hooper | UD (30-27, 29-28 x2) | 3 rounds |
| Erosa vs Elkins | Julian Erosa | TKO (punches) | R1, 4:15 |
| Oleksiejczuk vs Dumas | Michal Oleksiejczuk | TKO (ground and pound) | R1, 2:49 |
| Sumudaerji vs Raposo | Sumudaerji | SD (28-29, 29-28 x2) | 3 rounds |
| Tulio vs Gore | Marco Tulio | TKO (punches) | R2, 3:16 |
| Cornolle vs Cowan | Nora Cornolle | Sub (RNC) | R2, 1:52 |
UFC 314 marked a historic night in Miami as Alexander Volkanovski proved that champions find a way, Paddy Pimblett silenced his critics, and the featherweight division entered a new era. With eight finishes across 13 fights, including spectacular submissions and devastating knockouts, the event delivered on every promise and set the stage for an exciting summer of UFC action.
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