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Michael Chandler

Michael Chandler urges Alexander Volkanovski to slow down following back-to-back KO losses: "Your brain can shut off"

Fernando Quiles - February 25, 2024

Michael Chandler thinks Alexander Volkanovski needs to slow down. Volkanovski has suffered back-to-back knockout losses after looking like an absolute world beater. The once-dominant UFC featherweight titleholder suffered a head kick knockout loss to current lightweight champion Islam Makhachev back in October 2023, and was recently put to sleep by Ilia Topuria at UFC 298. Volkanovski lost the 145-pound gold to “El Matador,” and now he is being advised to take some time off.

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Brian Ortega

Brian Ortega doesn't think Alexander Volkanovski looked "like the same Volk" against Ilia Topuria at UFC 298

Cole Shelton - February 21, 2024

Brian Ortega doesn’t think Alexander Volanovski looked like his usual self in his UFC 298 title fight against Ilia Topuria. Volkanovski was coming off a KO loss to Islam Makhachev back in October for the lightweight title and was making a fairly quick turnaround to face the undefeated challenger. Heading into the fight, Volkanovski was a slight betting favorite, but Topuria was confident he would KO the champ.

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Demetrious Johnson

Demetrious Johnson doesn’t like Alexander Volkanovski’s chances in a rematch with Ilia Topuria: “All Ilia has to do is touch him”

Harry Kettle - February 21, 2024

Demetrious Johnson has explained why he doesn’t like Alexander Volkanovski’s chances in a rematch against Ilia Topuria. Last weekend at UFC 298, Ilia Topuria shocked the world by knocking Alexander Volkanovski out cold. In doing so, he vaulted himself into a level of superstardom that we haven’t seen in quite some time.

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Kenny Florian

Alexander Volkanovski comes under fire for having Mark Zuckerberg in his corner at UFC 298: "Why would you do that?"

Josh Evanoff - February 20, 2024

Kenny Florian is confused by Alexander Volkanovski had Mark Zuckerberg in his UFC 298 corner. At UFC 298 on Saturday night, ‘The Great’ made his return to the octagon. The bout was a short turnaround for the Australian, previously being knocked out by Islam Makhachev in October. For Alexander Volkanovski, the featherweight title defense against Ilia Topuria offered a chance to bounce back.

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Ilia Topuria

What's next for the stars of UFC 298?

Cole Shelton - February 19, 2024

The UFC was in Anaheim, California on Saturday for UFC 298 and the featherweight title was on the line in the main event. In the main event, Alexander Volkanovski was looking to defend his belt against undefeated challenger Ilia Topuria. The co-main event of UFC 298 was a pivotal middleweight bout between Robert Whittaker and Paulo Costa.

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Ilia Topuria

Watch | Israel Adesanya's live reaction to Ilia Topuria knocking out Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 298

Harry Kettle - February 19, 2024

UFC star Israel Adesanya has released a video of him reacting to Alexander Volkanovski’s loss to Ilia Topuria. On Saturday night, Ilia Topuria became the new UFC featherweight champion. He did so by knocking out Alexander Volkanovski, fulfilling the prophecy he set out for himself. The Georgian-Spaniard looked calm, cool and collected as he overcame adversity to defeat ‘The Great’ and claim the title.

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Ilia Topuria

Ilia Topuria isn't too high on idea of Alexander Volkanovski rematch following UFC 298: "It's time to move on"

Fernando Quiles - February 18, 2024

Ilia Topuria has responded to Alexander Volkanovski calling for an immediate rematch following UFC 298. Topuria challenged Volkanovski for the UFC Featherweight Championship inside the Honda Center in Anaheim, California on Saturday night. After a solid opening round of action, Topuria landed a right hook that shut the lights off Volkanovski in the second stanza. This marks the beginning of “El Matador’s” reign with the UFC 145-pound gold.

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Alexander Volkanovski speaks out following UFC 298 loss to Ilia Topuria: "I think I deserve that rematch"

Fernando Quiles - February 18, 2024

Alexander Volkanovski has reacted after being knocked out by Ilia Topuria in the main event of UFC 298 this past Saturday night. Volkanovski had been hoping to shake off his first-round head kick knockout loss to reigning UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev last year. Unfortunately for “The Great,” he ended up suffering back-to-back KO losses for the first time in his pro MMA career. Volkanovski isn’t interested in wallowing in his sorrows, however.

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Ilia Topuria

Pros react after Ilia Topuria KO's Alex Volkanovski at UFC 298

Chris Taylor - February 17, 2024

Tonight’s UFC 298 event was headlined by a men’s featherweight title fight between Alex Volkanovski and Ilia Topuria. Volkanovski (26-4 MMA) had entered the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a nasty knockout loss to Islam Makhachev in a short notice fight for the promotion‘s lightweight title at UFC 294 last October. ‘The Great’ entered tonight’s event having never lost at featherweight and was looking to defend his 145lbs title for the sixth time when took to the Octagon this evening.

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Ilia Topuria

UFC 298 Results: Ilia Topuria KO's Alex Volkanovski (Video)

Chris Taylor - February 17, 2024

We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 298 results, including the main event title fight between Alex Volkanovski and Ilia Topuria. Volkanovski (26-3 MMA) will enter the contest looking to rebound from the nasty knockout loss he suffered to Islam Makhachev in a short notice fight for the promotion‘s lightweight title at UFC 294. ‘The Great’ has never lost at featherweight and will be looking to defend his 145lbs title for the sixth time when takes to the Octagon this evening.

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Ilia Topuria

UFC 298: 'Volkanovski vs. Topuria' Live Results and Highlights

Chris Taylor - February 17, 2024

The Octagon returns to Anaheim, California, for tonight’s UFC 298 event, a twelve-bout fight card headlined by Alex Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria. Volkanovski (26-3 MMA) will enter the contest looking to rebound from the nasty knockout loss he suffered to Islam Makhachev in a short notice fight for the promotion‘s lightweight title at UFC 294. ‘The Great’ has never lost at featherweight and will be looking to defend his 145lbs title for the sixth time when takes to the Octagon this evening.

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Ilia Topuria

UFC 298 salaries revealed: Alexander Volkanovski leads the way

Cole Shelton - February 17, 2024

Alexander Volkanovski will be pocketing the most money at UFC 298. UFC 298 is set to go down on Saturday night in Anaheim, California and the salaries for the card have been released. Combat sports reporter Manouk Akopyan obtained a copy of the guaranteed minimum purses and bonuses for UFC 298, as filed with the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC).

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Ilia Topuria

Max Holloway shares prediction for Alexander Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria: "There's a reason they didn't give me Ilia"

Cole Shelton - February 16, 2024

Max Holloway has shared his prediction for the UFC 298 featherweight title fight between Alexander Volkanovski and Ilia Topuria. Volkanovski is returning to the featherweight division to take on the undefeated Topuria in a highly-anticipated matchup. It’s a scrap that many fans are looking forward to and one many are torn on who will win.

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Michael Bisping

Michael Bisping downplays Alexander Volkanovski age concerns heading into UFC 298: "He's a special fighter"

Josh Evanoff - February 16, 2024

UFC commentator Michael Bisping doesn’t buy into talk of Alexander Volkanovski being old. ‘The Great’ is currently slated to return to the octagon this Saturday night at UFC 298. There, Alexander Volkanovski will return to featherweight for the first time since last summer, to face the rising Ilia Topuria. ‘El Matador’ last demolished Josh Emmett in June, handing him a lopsided unanimous decision loss.

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Ilia Topuria

UFC 298 Weigh-Ins: Fight Cancelled, Main Event Title Bout between Alexander Volkanovski & Ilia Topuria Official

Fernando Quiles - February 16, 2024

One fight on the UFC 298 card has been cancelled, but thankfully the championship main event between Alexander Volkanovski and Ilia Topuria is still on. Weigh-in day is always a stressful time for the fighters and fans. You never know who might have issues before, during, and after tipping the scale. In this case. a fight that had been scheduled for the ESPN portion of the UFC 298 prelims has been scrapped. The kicker is that an injury is to blame.

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Ilia Topuria

WATCH | Ilia Topuria snatches Alexander Volkanovski belt during UFC 298 press conference

Cole Shelton - February 15, 2024

Ilia Topuria has continued the trend of touching and wearing the UFC title before he has won it. Topuria did his UFC 298 photo shoot with the belt on and now during the press conference, he snatched the belt from Volkanovski and put it in the air like he won it. That got a reaction from Volkanovski who told him to touch it all he wanted as it would be going back to Australia after Saturday night in Anaheim.

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Ilia Topuria

Alexander Volkanovski explains his motivation ahead of Ilia Topuria clash at UFC 298

Harry Kettle - February 15, 2024

UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski has spoken candidly about his motivation heading into his battle with Ilia Topuria. On Saturday night, Alexander Volkanovski will defend his belt in the main event of UFC 298. He’ll do so against Ilia Topuria, in an encounter that has the potential to be one of the best title fights in UFC history.

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UFC

Alexander Volkanovski "more than happy" to headline UFC 300: "I'll do it"

Josh Evanoff - February 14, 2024

Reigning featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is down to fight at UFC 300 in April. ‘The Great’ is currently slated to return to the cage this Saturday night at UFC 298. Back for the first time since a knockout loss to Islam Makhachev in October, Alexander Volkanovski is back at featherweight. This time around, he will look to defend his gold against the rising undefeated phenom, Ilia Topuria.