UFC 314: Will Alexander Volkanovski regain his title?

UFC 314 will see the return of Alexander Volkanovski as he takes on Diego Lopes for the vacant featherweight title in Miami.

After Illa Topuria vacated the title to move up to lightweight, former champion Volkanovski has the opportunity to become champion of the division he dominated for so long.

After defeating Max Holloway in 2019 to become the best at 145 pounds, the Australian fighter was knocked out by Topuria at UFC 298, just three months after he was knocked out by Islam Makhachev.

After being such an active champion, this will be his first fight in 14 months, a break that could be to his benefit.

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Standing across from him on Saturday night will be Lopes, who has had a quick rise through the sport, having only joined the UFC in 2023.

A fighter with very powerful and quick boxing, Lopes will look for the finish at every opportunity, while his submissions are not to be overlooked.

If Volkanovski can survive the early storm, he will use his experience to find a way to victory. His boxing skills are among the best in the sport.

The biggest question is what Volkanovski we will see. Is he slowing down due to age, and what effect will a break after two brutal knockouts have?

In the co-main event of UFC 314, two fan favourites match up in the lightweight division as Michael Chandler takes on Paddy Pimblett.

Chandler returned to the sport after a two-year break when he lost to Charles Olivera at UFC 309, with his record in the UFC now 2-4.

Always an exciting fighter, he will face an awkward test in Liverpool fighter Pimblett, who his preparing for the biggest fight if his career.

6-0 so far in the UFC, Pimblett could set himself up in the title picture with a