Two-time UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski spoke up after his victory over Diego Lopez at UFC 314, held on the morning of April 13 in Miami, USA.
Volkanovski defeated Lopes by unanimous decision, reclaiming the featherweight title.
Alexander Volkanovski
It's good to be back, I've never felt the love so much. I promised my girls I'd bring the belt back to them. But then I was thinking look, it doesn’t matter about bringing the belt back. I think the message was a lot of people counted me out. Coming off two knockout losses, the 35-year-old curse, 36 years old, big break, and come back and beat a gun like Diego Lopes — it’s good to be back.
Prior to this match, Volkanovski faced Ilia Topuria in February 2024 at UFC 298, where he lost by knockout in the second round and lost his UFC championship. He now holds a record of 26 wins and 4 losses.
Before fighting Volkanovski, Lopes faced Brian Ortega in September 2024 at UFC 306. That fight went the full distance and resulted in a unanimous decision victory for Diego. His current record stands at 26 wins and 6 losses.
