Australian featherweight contender Alexander Volkanovski faces Brazilian fighter Diego Lopes for the vacant Featherweight Championship at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, tonight. Both fighters aim to seize this opportunity to claim the title in a closely watched MMA matchup.
Volkanovski enters this fight with a career record of 26 wins and 4 losses since turning pro in 2012. He seeks redemption after a recent KO loss to Ilia Topuria. He has bested several formidable opponents, which suggests he can perform well against Lopes. Lopes boasts an identical win count as Volkanovski but has more losses, standing at 26-6.
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 takes place tonight, April 12, 2025, at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. The main event starts at 10:00 PM EST. Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes will fight for the UFC Vacant Featherweight Championship. The match will have five rounds.
The start time might change based on how long the undercard fights last. If earlier fights go longer or shorter than expected, the main event could start later or sooner.
Check your local time zone to ensure you don't miss any action. Refer to the provided table for start times in different countries.
How and where to watch the Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes Fight
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Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes Betting Odds
- Favorite: Alexander Volkanovski : 1.7 (-138)
- Underdog: Diego Lopes : 2.4 (+136)
Method of victory | Alexander Volkanovski | Diego Lopes |
By KO/TKO or disqualification | 4.0 (+300) | 4.8 (+375) |
By decision or technical decision | 3.1 (+210) | 7.0 (+600) |
Alexander Volkanovski stands as the favorite with odds of 1.7 (-138). Diego Lopes, the underdog, comes in with odds of 2.4 (+136). Volkanovski’s chance to win by KO/TKO/DQ is rated at 4.0 (+300). Lopes could clinch a KO/TKO/DQ at 4.8 (+375). Victory by points for Volkanovski shows 3.1 (+210) odds, while Lopes’ points win pays at 7.0 (+600). Given these numbers, experts back Volkanovski to dominate this fight extensively. These betting odds suggest the battle gravitates strongly towards the seasoned and well-regarded Volkanovski over his challenger Lopes.
Fighters Details
Alexander Volkanovski
- Nationality: Australia
- Height: 168 cm
- Weight: 65.8 kg
- Total Fights: 30
- Record: 26 / 4 / 0
Diego Lopes
- Nationality: Brazil
- Height: 180 cm
- Weight: 65.8 kg
- Total Fights: 32
- Record: 26 / 6 / 0
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