UFC 314 is set to feature a new featherweight champion. Alexander Volkanovski will face Diego Lopes in the main event on April 12, while Ilia Topuria vacates his title and moves up to lightweight.
Volkanovski has suffered two consecutive knockout losses before facing Lopes. The challenger boasts a five-fight winning streak, with his last victory coming over Brian Ortega by unanimous decision.
The co-main event is a five-round lightweight fight between Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett. Both fighters are ranked in the top 12 of their weight class.
UFC newcomer Patricio “Pitbull” Freire will face Yair Rodriguez in a featherweight bout, marking his debut against a former title contender.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/43929464/volkanovski-fight-lopes-ufc-title-vacated-topuria