UFC 314 brings the action back to Miami. See some of the greatest highlights.
By Matias J. Ocner
Alexander Volkanovski of Australia fights against Diego Lopes of Brazil in their featherweight title bout during UFC 314 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, April 12, 2025, in downtown Miami, Fla.
Photo by Matias J. Ocner
mocner@miamiherald.com
The Ultimate Fighting Championship returned to downtown Miami on Saturday, April 12, 2025, with UFC 314 at the Kaseya Center.
Alexander Volkanovski of Australia and Diego Lopes of Brazil headlined the event in a highly anticipated featherweight title bout. And president Donald Trump, along with members from his administration, was in attendance in Miami.
Check out some of the top photos from the event by Miami Herald photojournalist Matias J. Ocner:
Alexander Volkanovski of Australia fights against Diego Lopes of Brazil in their featherweight title bout during UFC 314 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, April 12, 2025, in downtown Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Alexander Volkanovski of Australia fights against Diego Lopes of Brazil in their featherweight title bout during UFC 314 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, April 12, 2025, in downtown Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
President Donald Trump and Elon Musk talk during UFC 314 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, April 12, 2025, in downtown Miami, Fla. Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Alexander Volkanovski of Australia celebrates after defeating Diego Lopes of Brazil in their featherweight title bout during UFC 314 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, April 12, 2025, in downtown Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Paddy Pimblett of England fights against Michael Chandler of the United States in their lightweight bout during UFC 314 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, April 12, 2025, in downtown Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
American businessman and investor Daymond John attends UFC 314 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, April 12, 2025, in downtown Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Paddy Pimblett of England fights against Michael Chandler of the United States in their lightweight bout during UFC 314 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, April 12, 2025, in downtown Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Paddy Pimblett of England celebrates after he defeated Michael Chandler of the United States in their lightweight bout during UFC 314 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, April 12, 2025, in downtown Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Jean Silva of Brazil reacts after he defeated Bryce Mitchell of the United States in their featherweight bout during UFC 314 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, April 12, 2025, in downtown Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Yair Rodriguez of Mexico fights against Patrício Pitbull of Brazil in their featherweight bout during UFC 314 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, April 12, 2025, in downtown Miami, Fla. Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
President Donald Trump attends UFC 314 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, April 12, 2025, in downtown Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Chase Hooper of the United States fights against Jim Miller of the United States in their lightweight bout during UFC 314 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, April 12, 2025, in downtown Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Dominick Reyes of the United States reacts after he defeated Nikita Krylov of Ukraine in their light heavyweight bout during UFC 314 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, April 12, 2025, in downtown Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Virna Jandiroba of Brazil fights against Yan Xiaonan of China in their women strawweight bout during UFC 314 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, April 12, 2025, in downtown Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Dan Ige of the United States fights against Sean Woodson of the United States in their featherweight bout during UFC 314 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, April 12, 2025, in downtown Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
American actor Zac Efron attends UFC 314 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, April 12, 2025, in downtown Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Nora Cornolle of France reacts after defeating Hailey Cowan in their Women Bantamweight bout during UFC 314 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, April 12, 2025, in downtown Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Nora Cornolle of France and Hailey Cowan fight in their Women Bantamweight bout during UFC 314 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, April 12, 2025, in downtown Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Julian Erosa of the United States fights against Darren Elkins of the United States during their featherweight bout during UFC 314 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, April 12, 2025, in downtown Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Tresean Gore fights against Marco Tulio in their middleweight bout during UFC 314 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, April 12, 2025, in downtown Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
President Donald Trump attends UFC 314 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, April 12, 2025, in downtown Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
This story was originally published April 13, 2025 at 2:11 AM.
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