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UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes, Chandler vs. Paddy & Bivol’s Trilogy Call

April 11, 2025 • Episode 238

In today's episode, Fares and Josh react to the latest boxing news as Dmitry Bivol chooses to pursue a fight with Artur Beterbiev over David Benavidez. What does this mean for the division? (1:10)

Then it's on to this weekend’s UFC pay-per-view in Miami, Florida. At the top of the card, Alexander Volkanovski takes on Diego Lopes for the vacant 145lb belt (6:24). In the co-main event, Michael Chandler looks to welcome Paddy Pimblett to the top 10 of the lightweight division (13:34).

Speaking of welcomes, Yair Rodriguez is set to greet Patricio "Pitbull" Freire in his UFC featherweight debut (16:48). Meanwhile, The Fighting Nerds' rising star, Jean Silva, faces off against veteran Bryce Mitchell (20:27).

We wrap up with our thoughts on the prelims and the rest of the card (28:39)

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