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UFC 314: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes Preview, Odds, Prediction
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Analysis & key factors
- Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes is the fight for the UFC Featherweight title.
- Volk is hoping to reclaim the championship belt that he had in his possession for 1,521 days.
- Our Volkanovski vs. Lopes prediction is that the UFC 314 headliner will exceed expectations.
Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes is the main event of UFC 314, which will take place at Kaseya Center in Miami, FL, on Saturday, April 12, 2024. The headliner will bring us a battle for the UFC Featherweight crown. So, what’s the prediction, who will become the champ?
Judging by the Volkanovski vs. Lopes odds, the Aussie legend is likely to reclaim the title. What do we think? Keep reading this preview to see our top pick!
How to Watch
- Where: Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida
- When: Saturday, April 12, 10 pm ET
- How to Watch: PPV
Volkanovski vs. Lopes Odds
| Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|
| Alexander Volkanovski | -150 |
| Diego Lopes | +130 |
Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes Preview
Alexander Volkanovski holds a 26-4 record and sits at No. 11 in the UFC pound-for-pound rankings. Just a few years ago, he was at the top of the list, but that was the time when he was the featherweight champ.
He can become the champ again if he beats Diego Lopes (26-6) at UFC 314. This is going to be his 10th straight fight for the title. He won six and lost three title bouts in his last nine outings.
First, he lost by decision to Islam Makhachev in the fight for the UFC Lightweight title. He got a rematch but suffered a brutal first-round knockout loss.
Volkanovski then returned to featherweight to defend his title but was stopped again. This time, it happened to Ilia Topuria, who knocked him out in the second round. Speaking of Topuria, El Matador has decided to vacate his title, so Volk got himself a chance to reclaim it.
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But for that, he needs to do better than Lopes, who’s a fine fighter with plenty of weapons in his arsenal, but who doesn’t come even close to him in terms of experience.
Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes Prediction
Alexander Volkanovski is 36 years old, coming to Miami after back-to-back KO losses. Losing again would not look great in his resume, and he probably wouldn’t get another shot at the title.
That said, this is probably his last chance to reclaim the featherweight throne, and we think he’s going to take it.
Free Pick:
- Alexander Volkanovski
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