UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes
United States
Main Card • Final
Australia
R5, 5:00
Title Fight
Fight of the Night
Brazil
England
R3, 3:07
Performance of the Night
Mexico
R3, 5:00
R2, 3:52
Performance of the Night
R1, 2:24
Russia
Prelims • Final
R3, 1:12
R3, 5:00
China
R3, 5:00
R1, 4:15
Early Prelims • Final
Poland
R1, 2:49
R3, 5:00
R2, 3:16
France
R2, 1:52
Official Event Results
Title Bout
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes earned $50,000 each for their exhilarating five-round championship battle for the vacant featherweight throne.
Performance of the Night: Paddy Pimblett received $50,000 for his statement third-round TKO victory over former title challenger Michael Chandler in the co-main event.
Performance of the Night: Jean Silva collected $50,000 for his tactical second-round ninja choke submission over grappling ace Bryce Mitchell.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
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*Official fighter base purses were not publicly disclosed by the Florida Athletic Commission. Disclosed figures reflect official post-fight performance bonus awards ($50,000 each for Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night winners). Nora Cornolle forfeited 20% of her purse to Hailey Cowan for weighing in 1.5 lbs over the bantamweight non-title limit.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 314
Alexander Volkanovski defeated Diego Lopes to recapture the vacant UFC Featherweight Championship, becoming only the second two-time undisputed champion in division history alongside José Aldo.
With 18,287 fans in attendance, UFC 314 generated an astounding live gate of $11,507,099 at Kaseya Center, setting the all-time indoor combat sports gate record in Florida history.
Alexander Volkanovski landed 158 significant strikes over five rounds, officially crossing 1,500 career significant strikes landed in UFC featherweight divisional history.
Paddy Pimblett extended his undefeated Octagon record by stopping former three-time Bellator champion Michael Chandler via TKO at 3:07 of Round 3.
During the live pay-per-view broadcast, two-division champion Amanda Nunes was officially announced as the newest Modern Wing inductee into the UFC Hall of Fame Class of 2025.
Jim Miller extended his unparalleled promotional record by making his 45th career walk to the Octagon, competing in a three-round lightweight battle against Chase Hooper.
Jean Silva handed submission specialist Bryce Mitchell his first career submission loss by locking up a ninja choke at 3:52 of Round 2, claiming Performance of the Night honors.
Virna Jandiroba commanded 9 minutes and 59 seconds of top positional control across three rounds, shutting down former title challenger Yan Xiaonan to secure a dominant 30-27 sweep.
Chase Hooper landed a career-high 8 takedowns while amassing 10:08 of control time against Jim Miller, establishing a new personal promotional best.
Former title challenger Dominick Reyes earned his second consecutive first-round knockout victory, stopping Nikita Krylov in 2:24 of Round 1.
Three-time Bellator world champion Patricio “Pitbull” Freire made his promotional debut inside the Octagon against former interim champion Yair Rodriguez.
Marco Tulio landed 127 significant strikes in less than two rounds before stopping Tresean Gore, recording the highest significant strike output on the preliminary card.
When and where did UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes take place?
UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes took place on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, United States.
Who won the main event title fight between Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes?
Alexander Volkanovski defeated Diego Lopes via unanimous decision (48–47, 49–46, 49–46) to capture the vacant UFC Featherweight Championship for the second time in his career.
Why was the UFC Featherweight Championship vacant at UFC 314?
Former champion Ilia Topuria vacated the title in order to permanently move up to the lightweight division, opening the championship for Volkanovski and Lopes.
Who won the co-main event between Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett?
Paddy Pimblett defeated Michael Chandler via TKO (elbows and punches) at 3:07 of Round 3, securing a Performance of the Night bonus.
Who won the $50,000 post-fight bonuses at UFC 314?
Four fighters earned $50,000 bonuses: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes (Fight of the Night), along with Paddy Pimblett and Jean Silva (Performance of the Night).
What was the result of Yair Rodriguez vs. Patricio Pitbull?
Yair Rodriguez defeated Bellator legend Patricio Pitbull via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) in Pitbull’s promotional debut.
How did Jean Silva defeat Bryce Mitchell?
Jean Silva submitted grappling standout Bryce Mitchell with a ninja choke at 3:52 of Round 2, handing Mitchell his first career submission defeat.
How did Dominick Reyes defeat Nikita Krylov?
Dominick Reyes knocked out Nikita Krylov with a clean punch at 2:24 of Round 1.
What was the official attendance and live gate revenue for UFC 314?
The event drew a sellout crowd of 18,287 fans generating a state-record gate of $11,507,099 at Kaseya Center in Miami.
Who was announced for the UFC Hall of Fame during the broadcast?
Former two-division champion Amanda Nunes was announced as the newest inductee into the Modern Wing of the UFC Hall of Fame Class of 2025.
What milestone did Jim Miller reach at UFC 314?
Jim Miller made his 45th career walk to the Octagon, extending his all-time promotional record in a bout against Chase Hooper.
What was the outcome of Virna Jandiroba vs. Yan Xiaonan?
Virna Jandiroba dominated the wrestling exchanges, controlling nearly 10 minutes to win via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27).
Did any fighters miss weight at UFC 314?
Yes. Nora Cornolle weighed in at 137.5 lbs (1.5 lbs over the bantamweight non-title limit). She forfeited 20% of her purse to Hailey Cowan.
Where was UFC 314 broadcast in the United States?
The main card aired on Pay-Per-View, prelims were broadcast across ESPN, ESPN+, and Disney+, and early prelims streamed on ESPN+, Disney+, and UFC Fight Pass.
How many bouts took place at UFC 314?
The event featured 13 official bouts: 5 on the main card, 4 on the preliminary card, and 4 on the early preliminary card.
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