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The UFC is taking a trip to Miami, Florida, with the Kaseya Center as the hosting venue, for an interesting fight with a Vacant belt in the UFC. Now, the former Featherweight Champion of the division is fighting things out with a rising contender and quite an anomaly of a fighter.

The main event sees Alexander Volkanovski trying to reclaim the championship title as he faces off with Diego Lopes, a fighter who has been quickly getting up to the top and is looking to make a statement in this event.

On the co-main event, we get quite a fun clash, as we are getting a Lightweight clash between Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett, who could bring some fun into the mix at the top of the division, especially with the former featherweight champ moving up as he tries to challenge for the belt soon.

Besides that, not only do we have some incredible matches for the rest of the three main card fights, but we also have quite a bunch of bangers on the eight prelim fights that we will get to see as the event gains some track.

We can hardly wait to see how things will unfold once the event begins this Saturday afternoon, especially with many talented names on the event’s fight card on the way to our main card.

You can check all the\u00a0UFC\/MMA<\/a> bets, the analysis of each fighter, and the final bet you can make in these fights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes Fight Card Odds and Info<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Alexander Volkanovski 1.88 <\/em><\/td>Diego Lopes 1.92<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Michael Chandler 2.179 <\/em><\/td> Paddy Pimblett 1.7<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Bryce Mitchell 3.14<\/em><\/td>Jean Silva 1.373<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Yair Rodriguez 1.53<\/em><\/td>Patricio Pitbull 2.537<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Nikita Krylov 1.57 <\/em><\/td>Dominick Reyes 2.43<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Dan Ige 2.305 <\/em><\/td>Sean Woodson 1.62<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Virna Jandiroba1 2.217 <\/em><\/td>Xiaonan Yan 1.65<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Chase Hooper 1.119 <\/em><\/td>Jim Miller 5.95<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Darren Elkins 3.785<\/em><\/td>Julian Erosa 1.27<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Sedriques Dumas 2.579<\/em><\/td>Michal Oleksiejczuk 1.5<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Sumudaerji 1.57 <\/em><\/td>Mitch Raposo 2.372<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Tresean Gore 3.85<\/em><\/td>Marco Tulio 1.26<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Nora Cornolle 1.553 <\/em><\/td>Hailey Cowan 2.411<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
When?<\/strong><\/td>Saturday, April 12th, at 6:00 pm ET, 5:00 pm CST, 4:00 pm MT, and 3:00 pm PT<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Where?<\/strong><\/td>The Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Where Can I Watch It?<\/strong><\/td>UFC Fight Pass<\/em><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

UFC 314: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Why Bet on Alexander Volkanovski?<\/strong>

Volkanovski\u00a0is coming into this fight after a year and a bit of a hiatus, a well-deserved break from taking monsters after monsters of both the Lightweight and the Featherweight divisions, often leaving us a bit concerned. However, provided that he wrestles and is highly active on the ground, he can probably come away with a win.

The primary concern is that he has been knocked out twice now and is coming up against someone who isn\u2019t afraid to use their hands and have nice boxing.

Alexander has been knocked out twice now, and he sure doesn\u2019t want to get knocked out again. We think he will be a bit more defensive with his actions on the feet, not throwing anything with nasty intent and only using his boxing to mask the takedown.

Why Bet on Diego Lopes?<\/strong>

Lopes\u00a0is an anomaly as he came out of nowhere as Grasso\u2019s grappling coach, and now he\u2019s fighting for the belt.

Lopes is exceptionally well-rounded. He has boxing fundamentals, not precisely to stand face to face against Volkanovski, but to keep Volk guessing and perhaps even threaten with power.

However, throwing power against Volk without intelligently setting up the attack is just asking for a harsh retaliation or even a counter with a takedown.

We believe momentum is a powerful thing in this sport, and so is age or at least youthfulness, and that\u2019s something Lopes has in spades. While we don\u2019t think this will be an easy fight for Lopes, he has the tools to make this a tricky one for Volkanovski to figure out, as he\u2019s a submission specialist who has fallen in love with his hands.

Final Betting Analysis:<\/strong> Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes<\/strong>

We think that Volkanovski can put together some clean combinations on the feet. However, it won\u2019t be his primary way to win. It\u2019ll be a tool to help get the win, but ultimately, his wrestling will be his cleanest way to win, or at least most likely.

Lopes can be countered, given his high chin and lack of head movement, but when he\u2019s throwing volume at his opponent, they land at a relatively accurate rate, and that\u2019s something that Volk will have to figure out how to handle.

Lopes has the right tools to deal with Volkanovski, and we think it\u2019s Lopes\u2019 time to shine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UFC 314: Michael Chandler vs. Paddy Pimblett<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Why Bet on Michael Chandler?<\/strong>

Chandler\u00a0has yet to impress us. However, he survived against Oliveira over those five rounds of insanity. He is certainly someone who is still in their athletic prime, as he can go at an insane pace for five rounds.

That\u2019s great news for Chandler, as his cardio is incredible, and his output can be just as insane as long as he doesn\u2019t overdo it because he can become really, really sloppy.

Our concern for Chandler is falling into the wrestling trap that Pimblett is so good at countering against, but what we mean is that his defense against a takedown is typically a guillotine or some sort of neck attack.

Chandler tends to fight in a linear way, and there is a possibility of Pimblett finding an opening upon one of the many takedown attempts this fight will have.

Why Bet on Paddy Pimblett?<\/strong>

All of Pimblett\u2019s wins on his record have come in with a bit of an asterisk, from his odd decision win over Jared Gordon to his submission win against King Green, in which Green kind of just fell into the takedown and was really sloppy.

We don\u2019t think Chandler is going to be that sloppy, perhaps a little bit chaotic and messy, but he\u2019s got the knowledge on the ground to avoid a lot of the setups from Pimblett. However, Paddy is still going to want to hunt for submissions whenever they are available, so ideally, he wants the fight to be engaged on the ground where he can use his long limbs and submission ability to find that choke.

Final Betting Analysis: Michael Chandler vs. Paddy Pimblett<\/strong>

It\u2019s hard to trust Chandler when a lot of his fights look so underwhelming for him, whereas his opponents typically look great.

Chandler\u2019s only chance to win this fight is to find the chin of Pimblett and put him away. Otherwise, he might be forced to wrestle, and that\u2019s perhaps where Pimblett will pull ahead or even find that submission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UFC 314: Bryce Mitchell vs. Jean Silva<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Why Bet on Bryce Mitchell?<\/strong>

Mitchell\u00a0is, in many ways, a one-trick pony\u2014but when that trick works, he looks completely incredible. That trick is, of course, his grappling. He is superb on the ground, and it has undoubtedly been a major talking point leading into this fight, especially considering Silva is mostly a kickboxer who will likely struggle if the fight hits the mat.

That said, we believe that Mitchell will have a hard time taking Silva down, and there are two key reasons for that. First, Mitchell\u2019s height advantage makes his takedown options a bit more strict. He will likely have to rely on body lock takedowns or trips, as shooting deep on the legs or the hip will be difficult against someone like Silva, who has quick and well-trained hip movement.

Second, Jean Silva has shown excellent takedown defense\u2014Most notably in his fight against Dober. He\u2019s proven capable of staying on his feet, which could be a major factor during this fight.

Why Bet on Jean Silva?<\/strong>

Silva\u00a0has been a monster in the UFC, and following his KO win over Melsik Baghdasaryan, it\u2019s clear he has potential thanks to his striking.

He has a massive advantage on the feet, and Mitchell doesn\u2019t exactly have any striking defense\u2014his best defense is getting the fight to the ground to avoid exchanges. As long as the fight stays standing, Silva should be in control.

We also don\u2019t see Mitchell lasting too long on the feet. His chin was badly rattled by Josh Emmett, and while it was some time ago, once a fighter gets rocked like that, the chin rarely fully recovers.

Final Betting Analysis: Bryce Mitchell vs. Jean Silva <\/strong>

Mitchell has no choice but to get the fight to the ground\u2014It is an absolute must if he hopes to win. There is simply no way he can outstrike Silva. However, if the fight is as chaotic as the buildup has been, we may see some insane exchanges before Mitchell goes for the level change, and that chaos might be Mitchell\u2019s best chance to find an opening for a takedown.

Silva will be Mitchell\u2019s toughest striking test since the Emmett fight, and we believe it won\u2019t take much for Silva to put Mitchell to sleep. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

UFC 314: Yair Rodriguez vs. Patricio Pitbull<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Why Bet on Yair Rodriguez?<\/strong>

Rodriguez is known for his incredibly effective striking and unorthodox attacks and\u00a0has been a household name for quite a while. He\u2019s going to have a relatively \u201ceasy\u201d time against someone 5 inches shorter in length and reach than himself\u2014it\u2019s a striker\u2019s dream matchup.

The real concern for Rodriguez lies in Pitbull\u2019s grappling and submission offense. If we were in Pitbull\u2019s corner, we wouldn\u2019t waste any time trying to strike against Rodriguez\u2014especially not at 37 years old.

Rodriguez will likely want to keep the fight at range, using teeps or long boxing attacks to prevent Pitbull from closing the distance and getting into the pocket, where he can unleash his power. Pitbull is strong, explosive, and can land with authority if he gets close.

Pitbull\u2019s most dangerous window will be the first round. With the adrenaline of his UFC debut and the energy of the crowd behind him, he\u2019s not likely to waste his first fight playing the safe game in the first rounds. But Rodriguez is no stranger to fast starters\u2014he\u2019s faced some nightmarish first-round fighters before and often comes out on top by staying composed, landing well-timed shots, and avoiding brawls.

Why Bet on Patricio Pitbull?<\/strong>

Pitbull\u00a0is a name that arguably should have entered the UFC five years ago. While we do think he can be a threat in the division, there are some clear concerns\u2014he is undersized compared to Yair, may be outmatched in terms of striking variety, and could face a speed disadvantage.

That said, Pitbull\u2019s power is a legitimate equalizer. He is one of the hardest-hitting in the Featherweight division, and that knockout power is something that can quickly erase any technical gap, at least on paper.

The most reliable path to victory for Pitbull, however, is likely through his wrestling and grappling. While Rodriguez does have solid submission defense and is competent on the ground, it is still the least risky route for Pitbull, especially given the striking mismatch.

Final Betting Analysis: Yair Rodriguez vs. Patricio Pitbull <\/strong>

We do think that Rodriguez has the tools to handle Pitbull, especially if he uses knees up the middle or other strikes that work well against a shorter fighter\u2014something that Rodriguez is known for, thanks to the variety in his arsenal.

That said, his takedown defense remains a concern. If Pitbull gets the fight to the mat, Rodriguez could be in trouble and potentially even succumb to a submission.

Still, we believe Rodriguez will come out on top in this matchup. His range, timing, and striking diversity should be enough to weather the early storm and secure the win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UFC 314: Nikita Krylov vs. Dominick Reyes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Why Bet on Nikita Krylov?<\/strong>

Krylov has one clear advantage in this fight, or at least a path to victory that he must take to be victorious, and that is taking the fight to the mat and finding those submissions.

His striking is relatively good and highly accurate, but even facing someone like Reyes, who has found their stride once again, that\u2019s a tall and dangerous task, especially after two years of inactivity.

Now, since Krylov\u2019s main pathway to winning this fight is to take it to the ground, we think he\u2019s going to have to mix in the striking to at least make Reyes feel like it\u2019s going to be a stand-up bout, maybe force Reyes to engage so Krylov can counter with a level change.

Why Bet on Dominick Reyes?<\/strong>

Reyes should not be underestimated as an underdog. He is a former title challenger who gave Jon Jones, in his late prime, his largest and most arduous battle.

Now, Reyes has fantastic boxing, and he is pretty accurate. While he does have issues with leaving his chin high and there to be hit, his speed and his power will be the biggest problems for Krylov.

We expect the straight punches as well as the uppercuts to be cocked and loaded for Reyes, and we say uppercut because Krylov likes to duck his head a lot when he\u2019s within the pocket. There\u2019s no better excuse to throw up an uppercut than when your opponent\u2019s face is parallel to the ground in close range.

Final Betting Analysis:<\/strong> Nikita Krylov vs. Dominick Reyes <\/strong>

Judging by how ineffective Krylov\u2019s striking defense is, with his chin held high and being too much of an easy-to-hit target, we believe that during the most chaotic moments of exchange, Krylov will likely clinch up and try to drag the fight to the ground. But with every fight starting standing, we do think he has an uphill climb to achieve success, and he is going to be dealing with a whole lot of well-timed punches from a very confident Reyes.

We suspect that Krylov will have great difficulty getting those takedowns. Krylov isn\u2019t a typical high school American-style wrestler like Jones. He still has Judo throws and typical MMA-style takedowns in his acumen, and we think that\u2019s the only way he\u2019ll get those takedowns within the clinch or body lock position and range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UFC 314: Dan Ige vs. Sean Woodson<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Why Bet on Dan Ige?<\/strong>

Ige\u00a0is a fantastic fighter who has fought the who\u2019s who of the division, albeit to mixed results. The main threat that Ige will immediately show during this fight is the power difference.We believe Ige has incredible power for a Featherweight, and that\u2019s going to be on the mind of Woodson during the fight.

We do think that Ige can blitz himself into the pocket and land those big shots. However, Woodson\u2019s length and ability to throw jabs both on the retreat and as an aggressor will give Ige a bit of trouble in knowing when to engage. Ige will have to implement some wrestling in this fight early to keep Woodson guessing and to give him a chance to set something up in the pocket.

Given his height disadvantage, we will see a shovel uppercut within the pocket or an overhand right covered by a takedown feint.

Why Bet on Sean Woodson?<\/strong>

Woodson\u00a0is a bit of a physical anomaly in this division, and that creates many challenges for his opponents.

We would think that Julian Erosa would be the primary training partner of Ige if he were to prepare for a long and rangy fighter with length and such, but still, it\u2019s hard to replicate Woodson\u2019s style as well. He\u2019s so clean and crisp with his boxing, and while he leaves his head open for attacks, he makes it look easy to slide out of the way.

Woodsons\u2019 main way to win this fight is to make it slow, with straight attacks, no overextension of combinations, and a lot of footwork and movement.

Final Betting Analysis: Dan Ige vs. Sean Woodson <\/strong>

Ige will have to figure out how to get past jabs and teeps coming from Woodson to land his attacks. We do think the teeps are at the right range and height to land on the chin.

Any moment that Ige is within hook or uppercut range is a moment in which Woodson may end up with a KO loss on his record because Ige is that guy.

We expect Woodson is going to be playing this smart, and maybe if it gets too heated, someone will go for a takedown. We think there\u2019s going to be a bit of canceling each other out, as Woodson has great takedown defense, and Ige is typically going to have an easier time defending takedowns as Woodson has to get down to a very low level to get to those hips.

Either way, it\u2019s up to Ige to get into the pocket, and we think that\u2019s going to be pretty difficult since Woodson\u2019s entire game plan is to keep his opponent at arm\u2019s reach, and we think he\u2019ll be pretty successful at it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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