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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.
Dana White reacts to Merab Dvalishvili's impressive performance in win over Henry Cejudo at UFC 298: "He did what he had to do"
Fernando Quiles - February 18, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White has shared his reaction to the performance put forth by Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 298. This past Saturday night, Dvalishvili and former two-division UFC champion Henry Cejudo shared the Octagon. Merab’s relentless pace helped him earn a unanimous decision victory. It was an impressive showing for Merab, who one would think has just earned a UFC Bantamweight Championship opportunity.
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.
Dana White says he’s not sure if Conor McGregor will ever fight for the UFC again
Harry Kettle - February 18, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White has admitted that he doesn’t know if Conor McGregor will ever fight for the promotion again. For the longest time now, fans have been questioning when we’re going to see the return of Conor McGregor. It’s been two and a half years since he broke his leg against Dustin Poirier but in the last twelve months, he seems to have just about reached a full recovery. He’s training again, but there’s been no official announcement when it comes to an actual fight getting booked.
Official main card lineup revealed for April’s historic UFC 300 event
Harry Kettle - February 18, 2024
The official main card lineup has been revealed for the blockbuster UFC 300 main event in April. For months now, there’s been a tremendous amount of hype behind UFC 300. It’s the kind of landmark event that has the potential to be absolutely huge if the promotion gets behind it in the right way. Last night, we also got an official announcement regarding the main event, with Dana White revealing that Alex Pereira will defend his UFC light heavyweight championship against Jamahal Hill in the headline slot.
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.
Dana White says Leon Edwards was offered three different opponents for UFC 300 and said yes to all of them
Harry Kettle - February 18, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White has said that Leon Edwards was offered three different opponents during UFC 300 negotiations. Over the course of the last 18 months, Leon Edwards has stood tall as the UFC welterweight champion. He knocked out Kamaru Usman to claim the crown and since then, he’s successfully defended the belt against both Usman and Colby Covington.
UFC 298 Bonus Report: Ilia Topuria one of five fighters to take home $50k
Chris Taylor - February 17, 2024
The Octagon returned to Anaheim, California, for tonight’s UFC 298 event, a twelve-bout fight card headlined by Alex Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria. The highly anticipated men’s featherweight title fight resulted in another sensational knockout victory for Ilia Topuria. After likely being outpointed in the opening round, ‘El Matador’ came out of the gate strong in the second frame and ultimately was able to put Alex Volkanovski away with a huge combination. The title-earning victory improved Topuria’s professional record to a perfect 15-0.
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.
Pros react after Robert Whittaker defeats Paulo Costa at UFC 298
Chris Taylor - February 17, 2024
Tonight’s UFC 298 event was co-headlined by a highly anticipated middleweight bout between Robert Whittaker and Paulo Costa. Whittaker (25-7 MMA) had entered the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a TKO loss to Dricus Du Plessis in his most previous effort at UFC 290 this past July. Prior to that setback, the former middleweight champion was coming off a unanimous decision victory over Marvin Vettori in September of 2022.
UFC 298 Results: Robert Whittaker defeats Paulo Costa (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - February 17, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 298 results, including the co-main event between Robert Whittaker and Paulo Costa. Whittaker (24-7 MMA) will enter the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a TKO loss to Dricus Du Plessis in his most previous effort at UFC 290. Prior to that setback, the former middleweight champion was coming off a unanimous decision victory over Marvin Vettori in September of 2022.
UFC 298 Results: Ian Machado Garry defeats Geoff Neal
Chris Taylor - February 17, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 298 results, including the main card welterweight fight between Ian Machado Garry and Geoff Neal. Garry (13-0 MMA) will enter the contest sporting a perfect professional record, his most recent victory coming over Neil Magny by unanimous decision at UFC 292. The Irish standout has gone 6-0 inside of the Octagon thus far, a streak which includes 3 TKO victories.
Pros react after Merab Dvalishvili defeats Henry Cejudo at UFC 298
Chris Taylor - February 17, 2024
Tonight’s UFC 298 main card featured a highly anticipated men’s bantamweight bout between Henry Cejudo and Merab Dvalishvili. Cejudo (16-4 MMA) had entered the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a split decision loss to Aljamain Sterling in a fight for the promotion’s 135lbs strap in his most previous effort last May in New Jersey. Prior to that setback, ‘Triple C’ was on a six-fight winning streak, which included stoppage wins over Dominick Cruz, Marlon Moraes and TJ Dillashaw.
UFC 298 Results: Merab Dvalishvili defeats Henry Cejudo (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - February 17, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 298 results, including the men’s bantamweight bout between Henry Cejudo and Merab Dvalishvili. Cejudo (16-3 MMA) will enter the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a split decision loss to Aljamain Sterling in a fight for the promotion’s 135lbs strap last May in New Jersey. Prior to that setback, ‘Triple C’ had strung together six straight victories, which included stoppage wins over Dominick Cruz, Marlon Moraes and TJ Dillashaw.
Wanderlei Silva to be inducted into UFC Hall of Fame
Cole Shelton - February 17, 2024
Wanderlei Silva has been inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame. The UFC announced the induction during the broadcast of UFC 298 on Saturday, which took place in Anaheim, California.
UFC 298 Results: Amanda Lemos defeats Mackenzie Dern (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - February 17, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 298 results, including the featured prelim between Mackenzie Dern and Amanda Lemos. Dern (13-4 MMA) will enter the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a TKO loss to former division champion Jessica Andrade at November’s UFC 295 event in New York City. Prior to that setback, Dern was coming off a unanimous decision win over Angela Hill in May of 2023.
UFC 298 Results: Marcos Rogerio de Lima TKO's Junior Tafa (Video)
Chris Taylor - February 17, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 298 results, including the heavyweight prelim between Marcos Rogerio de Lima and Junior Tafa. De Lima (21-10-1 MMA) will enter the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a TKO loss to Derrick Lewis last July at UFC 291. Prior to that setback, the Brazilian was coming off back-to-back wins over Andrei Arlovski and Waldo Cortes-Acosta respectively.