Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes Full Fight View video highlights UFC 314 Main Event Showdown Saturday Night, courtesy of multiple outlets.
Volkanovski vs. Lopes squared off in a main event crash on April 12 at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida with Alexander Volkanovski (26-4) and Diego Lopes (26-6). The fight was broadcast live on ESPN+ pay-per-view.
Official decision: Alexander Volkanovski def. Diego Lopez via UD (48-47, 49-46 x2)
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Round 1
The third man in the cage in the main event is Mark Goddard.
The Volkanovski looks as fast as ever, and it trims clearly. He is launching his attack with a snappy leg kick. They land a fierce left hand with Volkanovsky, but Lopez supports him with accurate rights. Volkanovski moves and Lopes attacks him with some body shots due to his troubles.
Volkanovski forces another exchange and he cracks the rope in the top right. He’s away from the rope range. Volkanovski moves and hurts Lopez with his left hand. The former champion is in championship format so far.
Attempts to takedown by Volkanovski, he gets Lopez on the fence and leaning against him. When Lopez works to stand, Volkanovsky scores on his knees. Currently, bullying efforts from Volkanovski. On the ground, Volkanovsky punches rain.
Volkanovski’s statement round.
MMA Fighting wins round 10-9, Volkanovski.
Round 2
The rope comes out aggressively, but hesitant to engage. Volkanovski leads the dance here, even when he’s backed up and circled. Double jab by Volkanovski. Leg kick by Volkanovski, Lopes answers straight to the left.
A low kick from Volkanovski, but Lopes once again goes from danger to Volkanovski. The rope packs a takedown. Volkanovsky has some inner leg kicks. The right hand connects to Volkanovski. A rope that is difficult to navigate that jab.
A rope with two jabs of his own. But he needs more now. Volkanovsky with a heavy right hand that captures the rope and sends tripping into the cage. For Volkanovski’s takedown, Lopez defends well and he pushes Volkanovski away.
Volkanovski kicks the foot and Lopez burns 1-2, but can’t follow up. A despicable moment after Volkanovski. They exchange punches. The rope movement for Volkanovski to bring it in. Volkanovski, with the counter on the left, catches him on the hard right as the round ended and it looked like a knockdown. Volkanovski is angry with himself as he returns to the corner.
MMA Fighting wins Lopez in round 10-9. Overall, 19-19.
Round 3
Let’s see if Volkanovski’s jaw recovered during the round.
Volkanovsky is a jab and he has his rope swinging in the wild. Lopez should think he is keen to turn this into scrap after recording that knockdown. Jab from the rope. Volkanovski tears the inside of Lopes’ lead leg. His right hand comes out quickly and pops Lopez’s head back.
As Volkanovski tactically retreats, the ropes will move forward and deal damage. Right hand from Volkanovski’s score, but Lopes catches him at the counter. The rope is trying to trouble this fight.
Volkanovski remains busy with his footwork. As the rope advances, he catches the rope with his right hand. Counter by Volkanovski. Lopez kicks his gaze. Volkanovsky and jab with his right hand. A quick head kick from Lopez, but Volkanovski takes it.
MMA Fighting wins round 10-9, Volkanovski. Overall, 29-28 Volkanovski.
Round 4
Volkanovsky immediately reached out of the gate. He uses jabs wisely. Volkanovski and Lopes’ Jab doesn’t do much to close the distance right now. The rope is offensive, but that Volkanovsky counter slows the rope down again.
The rope moves forward with the correct uppercut. He still avoids takedown attempts, but it appears that Volkanovski is using them to break his rhythm. Lopez is cut off again when he charges. The right hand from Lopez hurts Volkanovsky and allows him to cut his eyes. Lopez comes forward, but Volkanovsky is not just retreating, he’s fighting back. tense!
With 90 seconds left, the pace calmed down. Both fighters will probably hesitate to make mistakes. Volkanovski skips his right hand and scores. Even with a cut from the rope and some good action, Volkanovsky may have kicked it out.
The replay shows Lopes gloves that slide right across the Volkanovski’s eyelids. owwww.
MMA Fighting wins round 10-9, Volkanovski. Overall, 39-37 Volkanovski.
Round 5
There is that counter again from Volkanovski. He scouted the ropes, but when the ropes began to get hooked, that’s when Volkanovsky was caught. Volkanovski and Lopes’ right hand are still looking for answers. There is the left hand of the rope. He is getting his wish, Volkanovski is dealing with him, it is progressing frequently in courtesy of Volkanovsky. Volkanovski sets up his right hand at 1-2, and Lopes absorbs everything. Both fighters show resilience and toughness.
Volkanovski is trying to secure a takedown, Lopez doesn’t have it. Jab of Volkanovski as Lopez marches forward with two minutes remaining. Taking Volkanovski’s jab, Volkanovski beckons him to throw it away with him. Volkanovski’s fundamentals are hard to win tonight.
One minute left. More jabs on Volkanovski. Lopez is walking forward, but Volkanovsky doesn’t bite even as the rope screams at him. Volkanovski with another good right hand to seal the contest.
MMA Fighting wins round 10-9, Volkanovski. Overall, 49-46 Volkanovski.