Australian Alexander Volkanovski has regained the Ultimate Fighting Championship Featherweight title with a unanimous decision victory over Brazilian Diego Lopes.
After five brutal rounds, Volkanovski (27 wins, four losses) weathered a knockdown and temporary blindness after a brutal uppercut at the Kaseya Centre in Miami to become the undisputed division champion.
The 36-year-old is now a two-time champion of the division after losing the belt in 2024 to Ilia Topuria.
Volkanovski made history as the first fighter aged over 35 to win a UFC title fight at 155 pounds and lighter after other bidders were 0-17 in the competition.
The judges awarded Volkanovski the fight 48-47, 49-46, 49-46.
“It’s good to be back. To everyone watching, adversity is a privilege,” the victorious Aussie said in the ring after the unanimous verdict.
“You hear people talk about that all the time. It really is. This moment is incredible.”
with AAP
