Five reasons to watch UFC 314 with Diego Lopes in a title fight and Patrício Pitbull's debut

Stare of Alexander Volkanovsky (left) and Diego lopes (dir.) before the UFC 314. Photo: Reproduction Instagram/UFC

Just over a month after the (unpleasant) last pay-per-view of the UFC, when Poatan lost the belt for Ankalaev, Brazil has the chance to win another Ultimate title. The UFC 314 places Diego lopes e Alexander Volkanovsky face to face to measure their strength for the vacant belt in the featherweight division (up to 65,7 kg). But the Brazilian fans have other good reasons to follow the entire card this Saturday (12), held in Miami (USA).

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The long-imagined debut of Patrick Pitbull will take place in the largest MMA organization in the world. Virna jandiroba faces a difficult fight that could be a 'title eliminator' of the category. Marcus Tullius, the 'Matuto', has his second fight for the company boasting a sequence of nine victories. And there is the much talked about and provoked fight between Jean Silva e Bryce mitchell. With so many reasons, SUPER LUTAS has listed the main ones to keep you tuned into the event from the first to the last minute.

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1) Belt for Brazil

Diego lopes e Alexander Volkanovsky compete for the vacant featherweight belt in UFC 314. Photo: Reproduction X/UFC

Opportunity knocks at the door. Diego lopes goes to the first title fight of his career. On the other side, a player accustomed to title fights. Alexander Volkanovsky promises to silence analysts who predict difficulties for the Australian, who is six years older than his opponent. The fact that he has lost twice by knockout contributes to the former champion of the category being discredited by some.

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Moreover, Diego lopes is the Brazilian hope of having two active champions in the UFC again. The naturalized Mexican from Manaus has a streak of five victories in the Ultimate, the last two being for Dan Ige e Brian ortega. The last time the featherweight stepped into the octagon was in September of last year, in UFC 306 (Night).

2) Patricio Pitbull in the UFC

Patrick Pitbull on his first UFC media day. Photo: Reproduction X/UFC News

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The most pessimistic who could not imagine such a scene, prepare yourselves. Patrick Pitbull will indeed appear in an octagon. The Bellator record holder arrives with high hopes in the new company. Not only will he debut on the main card, but he will also face a 'top 5' in the featherweight rankings, having the chance to make his presence on the list in a privileged way. The Brazilian will fight the Mexican Yair Rodriguez before the co-main event between Michael chandler e Paddy Pimblett.

Throughout his career, Patrício has achieved feats that few athletes have achieved in the entire history of MMA. He has three featherweight titles and one lightweight title in Bellator, as well as impressive victories against legends such as Michael chandler, A. J. McKee, Daniel Straus and Pat Curran. Now, at 37, he seems to want more.

3) The promise to make Bryce Mitchell see the Earth as round

Jean Silva uses a globe to provoke Bryce Mitchell at the UFC 314 press conference. Photo: UFC Reproduction

Jean Silva uses globe to provoke Bryce mitchell at the press conference UFC 314. Photo: UFC Reproduction

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Two media characters and attractive in their own right, Jean Silva e Bryce mitchell star in one of the most anticipated fights of this UFC 314. After winning Melsik Baghdasaryan No. UFC Seattle, the Brazilian made the request on the octagon microphone and it was answered days later. That was it! A rivalry not seen for a long time in the organization was built.

On one hand, an antagonistic figure, full of questionable opinions and completely unpopular. Bryce was involved in several controversies, including defense of Adolf Hitler, and created the scenario of a 'holy war' against the Fighting Nerds athlete. He said to the four winds that this Saturday's duel is a fight between 'good' and 'evil'. And he made public his spiritual sufferings during the preparation for the confrontation.

On the other hand, a bold and provocative Jean Silva. The Brazilian took advantage of Mitchell's conspiracy theories to stir him up and even promised to hit him until he 'saw the Earth round'. The narratives followed word for word by the whole world create the atmosphere of this clash of styles within the cage. One, an excellent switch. The other, an outstanding wrestler. Quite a fight is coming.

4) Virna Jandiroba and the dreamed belt

Virna jandiroba has been in the UFC since 2019. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufcbrasil

'Carcará' has been flying ever closer to her goal: to be UFC champion. After resounding victories over Angela Hill, Marina Rodriguez, Lupita Godinez e Amanda lemos, the time has come for the Brazilian to face a duel that can be considered the last step. But on the other side a difficult opponent: yan xiaonan. The Chinese fighter had her chance with the champion two rounds ago and lost by unanimous decision. Then, she won Tabatha Ricci and dreams of the second chance against Weili Zhang.

5) Duel of generations in the co-main fight

Stare of Michael chandler (left) and Paddy Pimblett (dir.) before the UFC 314. Photo: Reproduction X/UFC

Two big names in the organization face off in the second most important fight of the event. Michael chandler e Paddy Pimblett will star in an important duel for the lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg). While the Englishman tries to prove himself once and for all as a fighter worthy of a 'top 10' ranking after a sequence of eight victories, the veteran wants to recover from two defeats to Dustin poirier e Charles of the Bronx.

With an eight-year age difference between them, the two are facing a defining moment in their careers. Pimblett has been questioned a lot about the opportunities he has received. Winning is the 'proof of the pudding' of his efficiency in the sport. However, a defeat could represent the missing document in the hands of those who provoke him. Michael chandler he may be forced to leave his gloves on the octagon canvas if he suffers his third defeat, this time to an opponent five positions below him in the division.