UFC 314: Volkanovski vs Lopes - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes will compete for the UFC Vacant Featherweight Championship at the Kaseya Center in Miami. Volkanovski, from Australia, looks to come back stronger after his recent loss by KO, while Lopes represents Brazil with momentum from a unanimous decision victory.

Volkanovski turned pro as an experienced fighter with 26 wins, 13 by knockout. However, he fell to Ilia Topuria in his last match. Lopes holds 26 wins too, with a recent triumph against Brian Ortega.

What time is Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes fight

Live coverage for the Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes main card will start at 06:00 PM EST on ESPN+ PPV. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, April 12, 2025	06:00 PM	10:00 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, April 12, 2025	03:00 PM	07:00 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, April 12, 2025	10:00 PM	02:00 AM (next day)
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, April 13, 2025	09:00 AM	01:00 PM

The UFC 314 event will take place on April 12, 2025, at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. The main event features a fight between Alexander Volkanovski and Ricardo Lopes for the UFC Vacant Featherweight Championship. The fight is scheduled to start at 10:00 PM EST. However, the exact time may vary depending on the duration of earlier fights on the card.

The event will consist of five rounds in the featherweight class. Fans should check local listings for start times in their countries as time zones can affect viewing times.

Fighters Details

Alexander Volkanovski faces Diego Lopes for the UFC Vacant Featherweight Championship over five rounds.

Alexander Volkanovski

Nationality: Australia
Height: 168 cm
Weight: 65.8 kg
Total Fights: 30
Record: 26 / 4 / 0

Volkanovski, fighting out of Australia, has a record of 26 wins and 4 losses. His last fight resulted in a knockout loss to Ilia Topuria. Topuria remains undefeated with 16 wins. Despite the loss, Volkanovski's experience is formidable as he aims to recover from the recent setback.

Diego Lopes

Nationality: Brazil
Height: 180 cm
Weight: 65.8 kg
Total Fights: 32
Record: 26 / 6 / 0

Diego Lopes, representing Brazil, holds a record of 26 wins and 6 losses. He recently won by unanimous decision against Brian Ortega, who also shares a competitive record like Topuria. Lopes enters this title fight with momentum on his side.

Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes Betting Odds

Favorite: Alexander Volkanovski : 1.8 (-125)
Underdog: Diego Lopes : 2.1 (+110)

Method of victory	Alexander Volkanovski	Diego Lopes
By KO/TKO or disqualification	4.1 (+310)	4.3 (+335)
By decision or technical decision	3.4 (+240)	6.5 (+550)

How and where to watch the Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes Fight

You can watch Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes via ESPN+.

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