MMA’s premier league returns this Saturday, April 13, as the leading combat sports promotion gears up for the highly anticipated UFC 314 pay-per-view event at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida.
The action-packed 13-fight card is divided into three segments, starting with the early prelims available on ESPN+, Disney+, and UFC Fight Pass. The opening bout features a catchweight clash between Nora Cornolle and Hailey Cowan, before wrapping up with Sedriques Dumas taking on Michal Oleksiejczuk.
The main prelims, which will be broadcast on ESPN, ESPN+, and Disney+, include several exciting matchups, such as Darren Elkins versus Julian Erosa in the featherweight division, Chase Hooper squaring off against veteran Jim Miller in a showdown of youth versus experience, and Dan Ige battling Sean Woodson in another featherweight contest.
UFC 314 exact start time:
United States
- Main Card: 10pm ET / 7pm PT
- Prelims: 8pm ET / 5pm PT
- Early Prelims: 6pm ET / 3pm PT
Canada
- Main Card: 10pm ET / 7pm PT
- Prelims: 8pm ET / 5pm PT
- Early Prelims: 6pm ET / 3pm PT
United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland
Early Prelims: 11pm BST
Main Card: 3am BST (Sunday)
Prelims: 1am BST (Sunday)
At the heart of UFC 314 is a title bout featuring Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes, competing for the vacant UFC featherweight championship. The title was recently vacated by Ilia Topuria, who secured decisive victories over both Volkanovski and Max Holloway last year and now transitions to the lightweight division. This pivotal fight will determine whether Volkanovski can reclaim his throne or if Lopes will usher in a new era in the featherweight ranks.
The co-main event promises to be equally thrilling, showcasing a lightweight matchup that could headline its own card. Veteran fighter Michael Chandler will face off against the rising star Paddy Pimblett. While Chandler boasts significant experience and name recognition, he has faced challenges inside the Octagon, with more losses than wins in the UFC. On the other hand, Pimblett is riding high on momentum after impressive victories over Tony Ferguson and Green, making him a dangerous contender.
Adding to the excitement, Patricio “Pitbull” Freire, a renowned figure from Bellator MMA, will make his long-awaited UFC debut against featherweight standout Yair Rodriguez. The card also features the return of Bryce Mitchell, who will take on Jean Silva, while Nikita Krylov and Dominick Reyes will complete the main card lineup in a light heavyweight clash.
UFC 314 Main Card Overview:
- Featherweight: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes
- Lightweight: Michael Chandler vs. Paddy Pimblett
- Featherweight: Yair Rodriguez vs. Patricio Pitbull
- Featherweight: Bryce Mitchell vs. Jean Silva
- Light Heavyweight: Nikita Krylov vs. Dominick Reyes
