Alexander Volkansovsky is the UFC champion again.
The Australian defeated Brazilian Diego Lopez, unanimously (48/47, 49/46 and 49/46), and regained the belt that he lost to Elia Tobia last year. The fencing took place at dawn on Sunday (13) in Miami, United States.
Tobia abandoned the feathers category to try to be a hero between light weapons. The reasons were the difficulties in lowering weight and lack of interest in division. By the decision, UFC The fencing between Volkanski and Diego Lopez was distinguished.
Diego lived a fun time, but he took control of most of the fighting. After the battle, Manawra, based in MexicoHe regretted the defeat and promised to return in search of the belt.
“Guys, sorry for your frustration,” said Diego Lopez, after I lost the conflict on the feathers belt.
Battle
It was a big battle between Volkanski and Diego Lopez. The duel, which signed mainly, was a major exchange among athletes. The Australian hit more strikes, while the Brazilian got stronger.
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Diego Lopez lived a fun time in the fighting, approaching the knockout in the second round, but he could not impose himself as the opponent, who strictly followed the strategy with many strikes and touched a few opportunities.
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With fighting for a longer period, Volcanovsky was announced as a preaching winner through a unanimous decision.
At the top of the world again 🌎Alexvolkanovski It is now a 2x UFC feather weight hero!
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