Volkanovski reclaims UFC Championship at UFC 314

While some might have thought father time had caught up with Alex Volkanovski, the Australian champion put on a display at UFC 314 against Diego Lopes which showed he’s still capable of turning back the hands of time. Using superior range and fight IQ Volkanovski controlled the action with his Jabs and well timed agression will a 5 round decision.

Former Bellator MMA Champion Michael Chandler fell to 1-5 in his last 6 after a UFC debut victory over Dan Hooker. At age 38 and a veteran of over 30 professional fights it appears the best years of Michael Chandler are behind him. While entertaining and competitive, Chandler never had Paddy Pimblett in any danger during the three round fight. Patricio Pitbull Freire made his UFC debut as a long time Bellator MMA veteran losing a three round decision to top contender Yair Rodriguez in the featherweight division. Patricio similar to Michael Chandler will turn 38 this July and is looking to make exciting impactful fights with his time in the UFC.

Jean Silva defeated Bryce Mitchell, Dominick Reyes scored his 3rd consecutive KO victory, Dan Ige captured a controversial ref stoppage over Sean Woodson while Virna Jandiroba and Chase Hooper both collected decision victories. Julian Erosa and Michal Oleksiejczuk earned TKO 1st roudn wins with Su Mudaerji getting a split decision after 3 rounds. Marco Tulio and Nora Cornolle both scored wins in the opening 2 bouts of UFC 314