UFC 314 fight card
Main Card
Alexander Volkanovski def. Diego Lopes via unanimous decision to win the vacant UFC featherweight title
Paddy Pimblett def. Michael Chandler via KO/TKO (R3)
Yair Rodriguez def. Patricio Pitbull via unanimous decision
Jean Silva def. Bryce Mitchell via submission (R2)
Dominick Reyes def. Nikita Krylov via KO/TKO (R1)
Prelims
Dan Ige def. Sean Woodson via KO/TKO (R3)
Virna Jandiroba def. Yan Xiaonan via unanimous decision
Chase Hooper def. Jim Miller via unanimous decision
Julian Erosa def. Darren Elkins via KO/TKO (R1)
Early prelims
Michal Oleksiejczuk def. Sedriques Dumas via KO/TKO (R1)
Sumudaerji def. Mitch Raposo via split decision
Marco Tulio def. Tresean Gore def via KO/TKO (R2)
Nora Cornolle def. Hailey Cown via submission (R2)
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Liam O'Loughlin
What an afternoon of action!
Volkanovski is bringing the gold back Down Under, but a fierce performance from Lopes in what was a classic title main event.
Next month, fellow Aussie star Jack Della Maddalena looks to become a champion for the first time, taking on Belal Muhammad for the UFC welterweight title.
Volk's classy message
Liam O'Loughlin
Alexander Volkanovski has reacted to his win over Diego Lopes and why it meant so much for him to return to the UFC.
"It's good to be back - I've never felt the love so much," the new champ said.
"I promised my girls that I would bring the belt back to them, but then I was thinking it doesn't matter if bring the belt back or not.
"The message was a lot of people counted me out, coming off two knockout losses and the 35-year-old curse. I'm 36 years old, big break and coming back and beat a gun like Diego Lopes, who came and brang it.
"It's good to be back and for everyone watching - adversity is a privilege.
"This moment is incredible."
History made
Liam O'Loughlin
As a result of his victory, Volkanovski becomes the first fighter in UFC history over the age of 35 to win a title in the lightweight division or lower.
One of the all-time GOATs of the sport and an Aussie legend.
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VOLK DOES IT!!!
Liam O'Loughlin
ALEXANDER VOLKANOVSKI IS THE UFC FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPION!!!
The judges score it 48-47 49-46 49-46 in favour of the Aussie.
Over the the judges
Liam O'Loughlin
Lopes and Volkanovski have gone the distance in a fantastic world title fight.
We head to the judges scorecards now for a decision.
The experts seem to think Volk has done enough, but only time will tell.
One round to go
Liam O'Loughlin
Lopes bloodies Volkanovski again in the fourth round and the Aussie is hurt!
That's by far the best round for the Brazilian.
We're heading to the fifth and final round now.
3 down, 2 to go
Liam O'Loughlin
Less frantic in that third round.
Volkanovski is still looking pretty sound, but his takedown attempt is snuffed out.
Lopes packs some power, but he's in deep waters now in the championship rounds.
Volk dropped!
Liam O'Loughlin
Lopes gets rocked again mid-way through the second round.
Volkanovski shoots for a takedown almost immediately and remains in control.
"He still has it ... he looks fantastic," Joe Rogan said.
Another good round for Volk until the final seconds, where he gets dropped briefly but holds on as Lopes finishes it hot.
Volk in control
Liam O'Loughlin
Volkanovski lands some nice shots and Lopes has some bruising under his right eye.
Lopes gets rocked and wobbles away as the Aussie goes on the attack.
Volk starts grappling and finishes it off with some ground and pound.
Bit of blood for Volk, but he's in control thus far.
Main event time
Liam O'Loughlin
It's almost time for the main event between Volkanovski and Lopes.
Can the Aussie superstar bounce back and reclaim his featherweight title, or will the company find a new face at the top of the division?
Volkanovski has the support of the fans as Down Under by Men At Work blasts over the loudspeakers in Miami.
