Former 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.
Volkanovski’s striking rate made all the difference moving forward to defeat Lopes despite being unable to find a landing for a knockout.