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UFC 314: Alexander Volkanovski Claims Featherweight Belt As US President Donald Trump Attends The Event

Alexander Volkanovski faced Diego Lopes early Sunday morning in his 10th consecutive championship fight. Despite a recent slump, having lost three of his last four matches, Volkanovski won by unanimous decision, with scores of 49-46 from two judges and 48-47 from the third. Now at 27-4, Volkanovski had previously defended his title four times before moving up a weight class and losing to Israel Adesanya in 2023. After reclaiming the featherweight title from Yair Rodriguez five months later, he faced consecutive losses before regaining the championship. US President Donald Trump, a fan of the sport, was in attendance, along with Shaquille O'Neal, Tulsi Gabbard, Marco Rubio, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Elon Musk, owner of X (formerly Twitter).

UFC 314 Mixed Martial Arts Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes in Miami
UFC 314 Mixed Martial Arts: Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes | Photo: AP/Lynne Sladky

Alexander Volkanovski is congratulated after winning a mixed martial arts fight against Diego Lopes at UFC 314 in Miami.

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UFC 314 Mixed Martial Arts Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes in Miami
UFC 314 Mixed Martial Arts: Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes | Photo: AP/Lynne Sladky

Alexander Volkanovski, left, and Diego Lopes, right, embrace after their mixed martial arts fight at UFC 314, in Miami.

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UFC 314 Mixed Martial Arts Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes in Miami
UFC 314 Mixed Martial Arts: Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes | Photo: AP/Lynne Sladky

Alexander Volkanovski, left, and Diego Lopes, right, battle during a mixed martial arts fight at UFC 314 in Miami.

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UFC 314 Mixed Martial Arts Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes in Miami
UFC 314 Mixed Martial Arts: Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes | Photo: AP/Lynne Sladky

Diego Lopes leans against the cage after losing to Alexander Volkanovski during a mixed martial arts fight at UFC 314 in Miami.

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UFC 314 Mixed Martial Arts Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes in Miami
UFC 314 Mixed Martial Arts: Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes | Photo: AP/Lynne Sladky

Diego Lopes battles Alexander Volkanovski during a mixed martial arts fight at UFC 314 in Miami.

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UFC 314 Mixed Martial Arts Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes in Miami
UFC 314 Mixed Martial Arts: Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes | Photo: AP/Lynne Sladky

Diego Lopes, left, and Alexander Volkanovski, right, battle during a mixed martial arts fight at UFC 314 in Miami.

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UFC 314 Mixed Martial Arts Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes in Miami
UFC 314 Mixed Martial Arts: Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes | Photo: AP/Lynne Sladky

Alexander Volkanovski, left, and Diego Lopes, right, battle during a mixed martial arts fight at UFC 314 in Miami.

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UFC 314 Mixed Martial Arts Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes in Miami
UFC 314 Mixed Martial Arts: Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes | Photo: AP/Lynne Sladky

Diego Lopes, left, and Alexander Volkanovski, right, battle during a mixed martial arts fight at UFC 314 in Miami.

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UFC 314 Mixed Martial Arts Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes in Miami
UFC 314 Mixed Martial Arts: Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes | Photo: AP/Lynne Sladky

Alexander Volkanovski, left, and Diego Lopes battle during a mixed martial arts fight at UFC 314 in Miami.

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UFC 314 Mixed Martial Arts Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes in Miami
UFC 314 Mixed Martial Arts: Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes | Photo: AP/Lynne Sladky

Alexander Volkanovski, left, and Diego Lopes, right, battle during a mixed martial arts fight at UFC 314 in Miami.

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