UFC 314 was one of those nights where the drama was as real as the punches thrown in the cage. Alexander Volkanovski was back in championship form, reclaiming the featherweight title with a unanimous decision victory over Diego Lopes. Indeed, it was a comeback that had fans on the edge of their seats. However, after the fight, many fans couldn’t help but question the judges’ scoring. Subsequently, UFC commentator Daniel Cormier has stepped in and defended Volk’s performance.
It’s not uncommon in this sport for supporters to feel that the numbers don’t always tell the full story, especially when one fighter’s aggressive style captures the hearts of the crowd. In this case, a big part of the conversation centered on whether Diego Lopes deserved more credit for his bold moves despite Volkanovski’s clear technical display.
He fired back without holding back since the criticism targeted DC. “It was 4-1. Brother, no matter how much you like your guy, and it was called that way. I know how to judge fights. So I know not to watch and get impressed by big movements,” he said, cutting through the noise with a dose of reality.
It was 4-1 brother no matter how much you like your guy and it was called that way. I know how to judge fights so I know not to watch and get impressed by big movements. https://t.co/056N7vLW4V
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) April 13, 2025
Cormier has called out bad judging before, but this time, he backed the decision. He clearly saw Volkanovski as the winner and reminded fans that judges score fights based on effectiveness, not flashy moves or crowd reactions. It’s about who controlled the fight, landed cleaner shots, and stuck to a smart game plan. Even if Lopes had the crowd behind him, Cormier made it clear the judges saw what really mattered.
Alexander Volkanovski Doesn’t Feel He Is GOAT Yet Despite UFC 314 Win
At the UFC 314 post-fight press conference, when asked if he now sees himself as the featherweight GOAT, Volkanovski didn’t hesitate to give credit elsewhere. Instead of claiming the title for himself, he honored one of the division’s legends. “I’ve got much respect for Aldo and I say he’s the GOAT,” he said. Volkanovski showed that even after a historic win, he values humility and legacy over personal glory, a true mark of a champion.
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Notable, he made history by becoming the first fighter over 35 to win a title in the lightweight divisions or below, and the victory marked his seventh time either winning or defending the belt. After facing doubts following recent losses, Volkanovski silenced critics with a composed, dominant performance that proved he’s still at the top of his game.
