UFC 314: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes: – Fight Card, Betting Odds, Start Time
All the fights for Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes in Miami on Saturday 12th April 2025. With betting odds, start time, date, fight card, and information on how to watch.
- Event: UFC 314: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes
- Date: Sat, April 12, 2025
- Location: Kaseya Center, Miami, FL
- Broadcast: ESPN PPV Main Event 10 p.m. ET
- Broadcast in the UK: TNT Sports 3 a.m. GMT Prelims 1 a.m.
UFC 314: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes Full Fight Card
Main Card
- Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes: Featherweight Main Event Title Fight
- Michael Chandler vs. Paddy Pimblett: Lightweight
- Bryce Mitchell vs. Jean Silva: Featherweight
- Yair Rodriguez vs. Patricio Freire: Featherweight
- Nikita Krylov vs. Dominick Reyes: Light Heavyweight
Prelims
- Dan Ige vs. Sean Woodson: Featherweight
- Yan Xiaonan vs. Virna Jandiroba: Women’s Strawweight
- Jim Miller vs. Chase Hooper: Lightweight
- Darren Elkins vs. Julian Erosa: Featherweight
Early Prelims
- Sedriques Dumas vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk: Middleweight
- Sumudaerji vs. Mitch Raposo: Flyweight
- Alberto Montes vs. Roberto Romero: Featherweight
*Fight card, bout order, and number of fights are subject to change
Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes Tale of the Tape
| Name: | Alexander Volkanovski | Diego Lopes |
| Country: | Australia | Brazil |
| Age: | 36 | 30 |
| Height: | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Weight: | 145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb) | 145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb) |
| Reach: | 71+1⁄2 in (182 cm) | 72.5 in (184 cm) |
Betting Odds
The main event of UFC 314 on April 12, 2025, will feature Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes battling for the vacant featherweight title at the Kaseya Center in Miami. This high-stakes fight pits a former champion against a surging contender, with contrasting career trajectories leading into the bout.
Taking a look at the UFC 314 headliner with Betway, Volkanovski is listed at 4/5 while Lopes is 1/1. These odds mean Volkanovski is slightly favored to win. For every $5 you bet, you would win $4 in profit if he wins, plus your original stake back. The implied probability of him winning is about 55.6%. Lopes is seen as an evenly matched underdog. A $1 bet on him would return $1 in profit, plus your stake. His implied probability of winning is 50%.
Over 1.5 Rounds are listed at 2/9, this indicates that this fight lasting more than 1.5 rounds is highly likely. A $9 bet would return just $2 in profit if this happens, reflecting an implied probability of about 81.8%.
Looking at specific methods of victory, Volkanovski winning by knockout or TKO is priced at 11/4, meaning it’s seen as a decent possibility with an implied probability of about 26.7%. Lopes has similar odds for a KO/TKO win at 3/1, echoing his finishing ability. Submissions are less likely for either fighter, with Volkanovski by submission priced at 20/1 (just a 4.8% chance) and Lopes by submission at 5/1 (a more realistic possibility with a 16.7% chance). If the fight goes the distance, Volkanovski winning by decision is priced at 2/1, suggesting he’s more likely to outlast Lopes over five rounds. Lopes winning by decision is less likely at 9/2.
Overall, these odds suggest that Volkanovski’s experience and skill make him a slight favorite, but Lopes’ aggressive style and finishing ability give him a real shot at pulling off an upset. The bookmakers expect the fight to last beyond the midway point.
The stakes are monumental: Volkanovski seeks redemption and a second reign, while Lopes aims to secure his place as the new face of the featherweight division. Fans can expect a battle between Volkanovski’s experience and durability versus Lopes’ youthful aggression and power. With both fighters having much to prove, this matchup promises to deliver fireworks.
Start date and time
UFC 314: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes takes place on Saturday 12th April 2025, at the Kaseya Center, Miami, Florida. The fight card will start at 10 p.m. ET. In the UK, the main card starts at 3 a.m. GMT.
UFC 314 Fight Promo
Tickets
If you are lucky enough to be near Florida or plan to attend UFC 314: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes at the Kaseya Center, tickets are available here.
PPV Price and Live Streams
UFC 314: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes is live on ESPN+ PPV. When available you will be able to purchase the PPV here. In the UK you will be able to watch UFC 314 on TNT Sports.
What is Next after UFC 314: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes?
The next major UFC event after UFC 314: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes is UFC 315: Belal Muhammad vs. Jack Della Maddalena at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada on the 10th of May 2025.
