UFC champion Alexander Volkanovski made history on Saturday night at UFC 314, becoming the first fighter over 35 years old to win a title in weight classes 155lbs and below. The 35-year-old defeated Diego Lopes to become a two-time UFC featherweight champion.
Volkanovski’s victory came despite him being knocked down early in the fight and losing his eyesight in the later rounds. However, he showed vintage form and resilience to secure the win.
The triumph has drawn Volkanovski closer to Jose Aldo’s record of eight title wins in the featherweight division. With his next title defense already set with Movsar Evloev, Volkanovski aims to defend the title twice before the end of 2025, potentially cementing his status as the greatest featherweight fighter of all time.
Volkanovski joined an exclusive list of fighters who have lost their title via TKO/KO losses only to reclaim it, a feat achieved by nine previous fighters including Georges St-Pierre and Israel Adesanya. The victory has also sparked debate about whether Volkanovski will surpass Aldo’s record, with many considering him the greatest featherweight fighter in history.
Source: https://bloodyelbow.com/2025/04/14/alexander-volkanovski-joins-georges-st-pierre-in-exclusive-group-of-fighters-following-title-ufc-314-win