Alex Volkanovski News
Dana White reacts to Ilia Topuria’s knockout win over Alex Volkanovski at UFC 298, says he’s not thinking about an immediate rematch
Harry Kettle - February 18, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White has reacted to Ilia Topuria’s blockbuster knockout over Alexander Volkanovski. Last night, Ilia Topuria shocked the world. He knocked out Alexander Volkanovski in the second round of their mammoth title showdown, becoming the new UFC featherweight champion in the process. With the win, Topuria now has the chance to become a true breakout star in the promotion after a phenomenal rise to the top.
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.
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.
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.
Jon Anik believes Alexander Volkanovski will make a permanent move to lightweight if victorious at UFC 298
Harry Kettle - February 17, 2024
UFC commentator Jon Anik believes Alexander Volkanovski will make a permanent switch to lightweight if he wins at UFC 298. Tonight, Alexander Volkanovski goes head to head with Ilia Topuria. He will be defending his UFC featherweight championship as he attempts to cement his place as one of the best 145-pounders of all time.
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.
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.
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.
WATCH | Ilia Topuria poses with UFC belt as Alexander Volkanovski crashes photo shoot ahead of UFC 298
Cole Shelton - February 15, 2024
Ilia Topuria decided to have the UFC title wrapped around his waist before his title fight in the main event of UFC 298 against Alexander Volkanovski. Topuria has been oozing with confidence in the lead-up to his first crack at the UFC title on Saturday night. The Georgian-Spaniard has already crowned himself as the UFC champion in his Instagram bio, also claiming he’s 15-0, even though he’s only 14-0 heading into Saturday.
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.
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.
UFC 298 | Pro fighters make their picks for Alexander Volkanovski vs Ilia Topuria title fight
Cole Shelton - February 14, 2024
In the main event of UFC 298, the featherweight title is up for grabs as Alexander Volkanovski looks to defend his belt when he takes on Ilia Topuria. Heading into the fight Volkanovski is a slight -128 favorite while the challenger is a +100 underdog on FanDuel. Ahead of the scrap, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to make their picks for the title fight at UFC 298. Although Volkanovski is coming off the KO loss at lightweight, but despite the loss and the close odds, the pros are actually unanimous in thinking the Aussie remains the featherweight king on Saturday in Anaheim.
Alex Volkanovski offers grim prediction for UFC 298 title fight against Ilia Topuria: "He’s going to be embarrassed"
Fernando Quiles - February 12, 2024
UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski believes Ilia Topuria will have egg on his face once UFC 298 has concluded. Volkanovski is set to put his 145-pound gold at stake against Topuria inside the Honda Center in Anaheim, California this Saturday night. The featherweight championship clash will headline UFC 298. If “The Great” can emerge victorious, he’ll have secured his sixth successful UFC featherweight title defense, which would put him one shy of tying Jose Aldo’s 145-pound record.
Alexander Volkanovski shares his prediction for Max Holloway vs. Justin Gaethje at UFC 300: “I do not think it’s going to be a whitewash”
Harry Kettle - February 8, 2024
Alexander Volkanovski has given his thoughts on the upcoming showdown between Max Holloway and Justin Gaethje. At UFC 300, Max Holloway and Justin Gaethje will collide for the BMF championship. As you can imagine, there’s a great deal of anticipation for this meeting. Both men are electric fighters and have the potential to make magic happen in the Octagon.
Alexander Volkanovski reveals drinking habits prior to Islam Makhachev rematch
Harry Kettle - February 7, 2024
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski has revealed the nature of his drinking habits prior to his rematch against Islam Makhachev. At UFC 298, Alexander Volkanovski returns to defend his belt against rising star Ilia Topuria. It comes just months after his short notice rematch against Islam Makhachev, which he lost via brutal head kick KO.
Sean O'Malley plans to attend UFC 298 to set up champ-champ fight at The Sphere in September
Cole Shelton - February 6, 2024
Sean O’Malley has his eyes set on becoming a champ-champ. O’Malley is set to defend his bantamweight title for the first time in the main event of UFC 299 against Marlon Vera. Heading into the fight, ‘Suga’ has been oozing with confidence and believes he will KO Vera to defend his belt with ease.
Georges St-Pierre explains why Alexander Volkanovski could still be “the best fighter” despite back-to-back losses to Islam Makhachev
Harry Kettle - February 1, 2024
Georges St-Pierre has given his thoughts on Alexander Volkanovski’s two defeats to Islam Makhachev. At UFC 298 later this month, Alexander Volkanovski will defend his UFC featherweight championship against Ilia Topuria. It will serve as a move back to 145 pounds after his second attempt at capturing the lightweight gold.
Alexander Volkanovski dismisses the idea that he’s making too quick of a turnaround at UFC 298: “I’m not doing this just to get my head right”
Jeffrey Walter - January 18, 2024
Alexander Volkanovski doesn’t believe he’s making too quick of a turnaround with his upcoming fight against Ilia Topuria at UFC 298. Volkanovski (26-3 MMA) most recently competed at last October’s UFC 294 event, where he suffered a brutal knockout loss to reigning lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. The setback marked the Aussie’s first stoppage defeat since his initial professional loss in 2013.