Dice City Sports · Apr 15, 2025
Volkanovski breaks the ‘curse’ at UFC 314
Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Alexander Volkanovski (red gloves) reacts after defeating Diego Lopes (not pictured) during UFC 314 at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn ImagesFormer featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski has regained his featherweight title with a victory over Diego Lopes Saturday night as a part of the main event at UFC 314.
Volkanovski defeated Lopes via unanimous decision in Miami, 48-47, 49-46, and 49-46.
The bout between the two lived up to the hype with both fighters staying on their feet despite a nearly fight changing event from Lopes, dropping Volkanovski toward the end of the second round.