Australian boxer Alexander Volkanovski overcame a serious eye injury during his world title win at UFC 314 to defeat Diego Lopes by unanimous decision. The incident occurred in the second round when Lopes landed a big punch, leaving Volkanovski blinded in his left eye. However, he regained vision and continued to fight, eventually winning the bout.
Despite suffering two vicious knockout losses in his last two fights, Volkanovski is eager to return to action soon. He expressed interest in fighting by the end of summer with a possible third bout before year’s end. The 14-month absence from competition has raised concerns about his long-term health, but Volkanovski remains unfazed.
Volkanovski suffered a nasty cut during the fight and was dropped by Lopes just seconds into the second round. However, he regained composure and continued to outbox his opponent, eventually winning the decision. In the post-fight press conference, Volkanovski explained that he lost vision in his left eye after being hit but regained some sight towards the end of the fight.
The Australian is now looking forward to returning to competition and has expressed interest in a quick turnaround with Movsar Evloev. With an impressive comeback performance, Volkanovski has broken the curse for former champions over 36 who could not reclaim their titles.
Source: https://bloodyelbow.com/2025/04/13/alexander-volkanovski-reveals-frightening-moment-he-was-blinded-during-ufc-314-win