Miami, Florida – Featherweight fighters Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes are set to clash in the highly anticipated UFC 314 title fight this Saturday in Miami. Volkanovski, who holds an impressive record, is looking to secure the vacant UFC featherweight title after Ilia Topuria’s recent departure from the division earlier this year.

In addition to the main event, the co-main event features a thrilling showdown between Paddy Pimblett and Michael Chandler, with both fighters aiming for victory to climb the ranks in the UFC. The stakes have been raised even higher with Conor McGregor expressing interest in potentially facing the winner of the co-main event in the future.

Leading up to the event, a grip strength competition took place among select fighters on the main card, adding an extra layer of excitement to the night. The competition saw Volkanovski impressively record the highest score of 131.2lbs, closely followed by Lopes at 121.8lbs. Chandler, known for his strength, registered a score of 127.6lbs, showcasing his prowess in the ring.

Notable newcomers like Patricio Pitbull and Jean Silva also participated in the strength test, with Pitbull scoring 104lbs and Silva at 103lbs. Surprisingly, ‘The Baddy’ Pimblett recorded the lowest score at just 101.4lbs, adding an unexpected twist to the competition. Seasoned veteran Jim Miller demonstrated his strength with a solid score of 119lbs, highlighting his experience and skill in the octagon.

As the excitement builds for UFC 314, an unexpected twist emerged as Canadian rapper Drake placed a substantial bet of $545,000 on Volkanovski to reclaim his featherweight title. Known for the “Drake curse,” where athletes tend to lose after the rapper bets on them, Volkanovski now faces the pressure of breaking the trend and emerging victorious in the much-anticipated title fight.