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UFC 314 | Pro fighters make their picks for Michael Chandler vs Paddy Pimblett
Cole Shelton - April 9, 2025
In the co-main event of UFC 314, a pivotal five-round lightweight bout takes place as Michael Chandler takes on Paddy Pimblett. Heading into the fight, Chandler is a +124 underdog, while the Brit is a -160 favorite on FanDuel. Ahead of the scrap, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro-fighters to get their predictions for the lightweight bout. The pros slightly lean towards Pimblett getting the biggest win of his career, but many are expecting it to be a very close fight.
Jean Silva believes Bryce Mitchell will retire after the beating he receives at UFC 314: "He's going to have some brain damage"
Cole Shelton - April 9, 2025
Jean Silva thinks he could end Bryce Mitchell’s career at UFC 314 on Saturday. Silva is set to take on Mitchell in a pivotal featherweight bout. Heading into the fight, the two have taken aim at one another, and it has become heated for both men. However, Silva remains confident he won’t just win but will finish Mitchell and do so violently.
Israel Adesanya's coach unsure of former UFC champion's future in MMA
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 9, 2025
The future of Israel Adesanya inside the Octagon is unclear. Adesanya ruled the roost of the UFC middleweight division twice, but he now finds himself on a three-fight skid. He lost back-to-back title fights against Sean Strickland and Dricus du Plessis. “The Last Stylebender” was then stopped by Nassourdine Imavov in Saudi Arabia.
UFC 316: Merab Dvalishvili explains why he doesn't mind title rematch against Sean O’Malley
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 9, 2025
Merab Dvalishvili has no problem mixing it up with Sean O’Malley again. Dvalishvili took the UFC Bantamweight Championship from O’Malley in the main event of UFC 306, which was held inside the Sphere in Las Vegas back in Sept. 2024. Dvalishvili went on to have a successful title defense against Umar Nurmagomedov, while O’Malley was recovering from surgery to fix a torn labrum in his left hip.
Kayla Harrison wants to respect UFC 316 foe Julianna Pena
Harry Kettle - April 9, 2025
UFC star Kayla Harrison has admitted that she wants to be able to respect her upcoming UFC 316 opponent Julianna Pena. At UFC 316 later this year, Kayla Harrison will attempt to become a UFC world champion. She’ll do so by locking horns with Julianna Pena, a woman who she’s been linked with fighting for a long time now. When you take a look at the current state of women’s mixed martial arts, you could probably argue that this is one of the most intriguing – and certainly important – fights that can be made right now.
Aaron Pico provides update on rumored Movsar Evloev debut fight
Harry Kettle - April 9, 2025
UFC newcomer Aaron Pico has provided an update on his rumored debut showdown with Movsar Evloev. As we now know, Aaron Pico has finally made his way over to the Ultimate Fighting Championship. It’s been a long time coming, and a lot of fans are over the moon to see that he’s finally made his way to the big time. With that being said, there’s been a bit of confusion over who his first opponent is going to be. The initial expectation was Movsar Evloev, in a rumor that spread like wildfire just a matter of days ago.
Demetrious Johnson believes Paddy Pimblett will one day become UFC champion
Harry Kettle - April 9, 2025
UFC legend Demetrious Johnson is of the belief that Paddy Pimblett could one day become UFC lightweight champion. Nobody can deny the popularity of Paddy Pimblett. While he isn’t exactly close to the levels of Conor McGregor, he’s certainly becoming a household name. Even if you aren’t a massive mixed martial arts fan (a casual, for example), you probably know who Paddy is. This Saturday, he’ll try and pick up the biggest win of his career to date when he collides with Michael Chandler in the co-main event of UFC 314.
Alexander Volkanovski set for greatness with UFC 314 win, says UFC commentator
Harry Kettle - April 9, 2025
UFC commentator Jon Anik believes Alexander Volkanovski is set for featherweight greatness if he can win on Saturday night. This weekend at UFC 314, Alexander Volkanovski will once again attempt to become UFC featherweight champion. He will go up against Diego Lopes for the belt, which will become vacant once the fight starts. ‘The Great’ will try and reclaim the gold that was taken from him when he was viciously knocked out by Ilia Topuria, who went on to also knock out Max Holloway.
Chase Hooper eager for "litmus test" against Jim Miller at UFC 314
Cole Shelton - April 8, 2025
Chase Hooper is excited to share the Octagon with Jim Miller. After Hooper beat Clay Guida last time out, he was asked about a potential fight against Miller, which he thought was cool. Hooper thought it was a good next step and a chance to fight another legend.
Arman Tsarukyan fires back at Paddy Pimblett after recent comments: "I dare you to call me out"
Cole Shelton - April 8, 2025
Arman Tsarukyan isn’t pleased with Paddy Pimblett after his recent comments. Pimblett took aim at Tsarukyan, saying he’s been handed everything and faked the injury to avoid fighting Islam Makhachev earlier this year. Tsarukyan, of course, pulled out the day before UFC 311, and he has yet to fight since.
UFC 314 | Pro fighters make their picks for Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes title fight
Cole Shelton - April 8, 2025
In the main event of UFC 314 on Saturday in Miami, the vacant featherweight title is up for grabs as Alexander Volkanovski takes on Diego Lopes. Heading into the fight, Volkanovski is a -125 favorite, while the Brazilian is a -105 underdog on FanDuel. Ahead of the scrap, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro-fighters to get their predictions for the featherweight title fight. The pros lean toward Volkanovski getting the win and reclaiming his featherweight title.
Alexander Volkanovski says fans will see the "dominant" champ he once was at UFC 314 against Diego Lopes
Cole Shelton - April 8, 2025
Alexander Volkanovski plans to turn back the clock at UFC 314 against Diego Lopes on Saturday night. Volkanovski is set to take on Lopes for the vacant featherweight title. The former champ is coming off back-to-back knockout losses to Ilia Topuria and Islam Makhachev for the lightweight title.