UFC 314 Bout Order Set—Is This 2025's Strongest Card So Far?
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 07: (L-R) Opponents Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes face off during ... More the UFC 314 press conference at Michelob ULTRA Arena on March 07, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
UFC 314 looks about as good on paper as any card we've seen since UFC 308, or maybe even UFC 300. It's that strong on paper. The official fight order was released per ESPN.
Take a look.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 07: (L-R) Opponents Bryce Mitchell and Jean Silva face off during the UFC ... More 314 press conference at Michelob ULTRA Arena on March 07, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
The main event is obviously a huge and intriguing fight. However, if I had to point to one of the other fights that has me excited, it's Jean Silva vs. Bryce Mitchell.
Everyone knows Mitchell isn't a serious title contender, but for worst, he has made himself a bigger name in the UFC. Silva is a rising star whose shine will get even brighter if he knocks Mitchell out.
UFC fans will be watching this main card fight closely.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JANUARY 11: (L-R) Marco Tulio of Brazil punches Ihor Potieria of Ukraine in a ... More middleweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on January 11, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
Everyone is focused on Pitbull's UFC debut—and with good reason—but Dana White Contender Series standout Tulio could make another moment for himself in Miami when he clashes with Tresean Gore on the prelims.
Tulio is a powerful middleweight who needed two appearances on DWCS to get the call. He scored an explosive first-round KO win over Ihor Potieria in his main roster debut.
If Tulio can knock off Gore, we may have a rising star at middleweight.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 07: (L-R) Opponents Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett during the UFC 314 ... More press conference at Michelob ULTRA Arena on March 07, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
Michael Chandler is on the hot seat. If he loses to Paddy Pimblett, expect to see his stock plummet even more than it already has since he arrived in the UFC.
Chandler has called out Conor McGregor, despite most people believing the former champion is done in the Octagon. However, if he can't beat Pimblett, the days of considering Chandler as a potential title contender are officially over.
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - OCTOBER 26: Lerone Murphy of England prepares to face Dan Ige in a ... More featherweight fight during the UFC 308 event at Etihad Arena on October 26, 2024 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
As much as we're anticipating UFC 314, it's not the next UFC event. UFC Vegas 105 is next, and it happens on Saturday, April 5 at the Apex. The show will be headlined by Lerone Murphy vs. Josh Emmett.
Here is a look at the entire card.
Be on the lookout for post-event coverage.
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