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UFC 314: Alexander Volkanovski beats Diego Lopes

Alexander Volkanovski once more proved his dominance in the featherweight division, securing a unanimous decision against Diego Lopes in a hard-fought main event at UFC 314 in Miami.

Delivering a vintage showing, Volkanovski reclaimed his featherweight championship, outworking and outstriking Lopes across five rounds despite facing adversity. This victory, marked by scorecards of 49-46, 49-46, and 48-47, also made him the first fighter over 35 to hold a UFC title at 155 pounds or below.

This win marks Volkanovski’s first since July 2023, breaking a two-fight losing streak against Topuria and Islam Makhachev.

Main card:

  • Alexander Volkanovski def. Diego Lopes via UD (48-47, 49-46 x2) 
  • Paddy Pimblett def. M. Chandler via TKO (R3, 3:07) (live blog) 
  • Yair Rodriguez def. Patricio Pitbull via unanimous decision (30-27 x3)
  • Jean Silva def. Bryce Mitchell via sub (ninja choke) (R2, 3:52)
  • Dominick Reyes def. Nikita Krylov via first-round KO (2:24) 

Prelims:

  • Dan Ige def. Sean Woodson via third-round TKO (1:12)
  • Virna Jandiroba def. Yan Xiaonan via unanimous decision (30-27 x3)
  • Chase Hooper def. Jim Miller via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28 x2)
  • Julian Erosa def. Darren Elkins via first-round TKO (4:15)
  • Michal Oleksiejczuk def. Sedriques Dumas via first-round TKO (2:29)
  • Sumudaerji def. Mitch Raposo via split decision (29-28 x2, 28-29)
  • Marco Tulio def. Tresean Gore via second-round TKO (3:16) 
  • Nora Cornolle def. Hailey Cowan via submission (rear-naked choke) 

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