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UFC 314 – RESULTS

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UFC 314: Volkanovski’s Redemption, Paddy’s Rise & a Card Full of Chaos.


April 12th, 2025

Main Event: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes

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In a historic performance, Alexander Volkanovski reclaimed the vacant featherweight title with a unanimous decision victory over Diego Lopes (48–47, 49–46, 49–46). Volkanovski’s precise striking and tactical control were on full display, making him the first fighter over 35 to win a UFC title below 170 pounds. Despite Lopes’ resilience and moments of danger, Volkanovski’s experience and technique secured the win. The bout earned ‘Fight of the Night’ honors.

Co-Main Event: Paddy Pimblett vs. Michael Chandler

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Paddy Pimblett continued his ascent in the lightweight division, defeating Michael Chandler via TKO in the third round (3:07). Pimblett showcased dominance throughout the fight, landing effective strikes and controlling the pace. A knee strike caused a significant cut near Chandler’s eye, leading to the stoppage. Pimblett’s performance earned him a ‘Performance of the Night’ bonus and propelled him to eighth in the UFC lightweight rankings.

Main Card Highlights:

  • Yair Rodríguez defeated Patrício Pitbull by unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27), marking Pitbull’s UFC debut.

  • Jean Silva submitted Bryce Mitchell with a ninja choke in the second round (3:52), earning a ‘Performance of the Night’ bonus.

  • Dominick Reyes secured a first-round KO victory over Nikita Krylov (2:24), signaling a strong return to form.

Preliminary Card Notables:

  • Dan Ige achieved a third-round TKO against Sean Woodson (1:12), enhancing his featherweight standing.

  • Virna Jandiroba won a unanimous decision over Yan Xiaonan (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) in the women’s strawweight division.

  • Chase Hooper outpointed veteran Jim Miller via unanimous decision (30–27, 29–28, 29–28).

  • Julian Erosa defeated Darren Elkins with a first-round TKO (4:15).

  • Michał Oleksiejczuk stopped Sedriques Dumas in the first round (2:49) with punches and elbows.

  • Marco Tulio overcame Tresean Gore by second-round TKO (3:16) in a middleweight clash.

  • Nora Cornolle submitted Hailey Cowan with a rear-naked choke in the second round (1:52) at a catchweight bout.

Post-Event Rankings and Implications:

Following UFC 314, Alexander Volkanovski climbed to No. 9 in the pound-for-pound rankings, reaffirming his elite status. Paddy Pimblett‘s victory has sparked discussions about potential matchups with top contenders like Charles Oliveira or Ilia Topuria, as he continues his undefeated streak in the UFC.

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