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Sean O’Malley: Ilia Topuria irrelevant if he loses to Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 298

Sean O’Malley thinks a loss at UFC 298 would be detrimental to Ilia Topuria’s career.
Topuria (14-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) challenges featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski (26-3 MMA, 13-2 UFC) in Saturday’s …read more

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UFC 298 pre-event facts: Alexander Volkanovski can make history with post-KO title defense

The octagon returns to Anaheim, Calif., for the first time in more than two years and ninth time in its history on Saturday with UFC 298, which goes down at …read more

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Yair Rodriguez bothered by Ilia Topuria’s brashness before UFC 298: ‘I respect everybody but this guy’

Yair Rodriguez doesn’t think Ilia Topuria can afford to lose to UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski.
Topuria (14-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) challenges Volkanovski (26-3 MMA, 13-2 UFC) in the main event …read more

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UFC 298 Embedded, Episode 2: ‘You just want to shut him up’

Episode 2 of UFC 298 Embedded features Ian Machado Garry arriving in Southern California, Merab Dvalishvili training like a madman, Alexander Volkanovski’s coach having a few words about challenger Ilia …read more

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Alexander Volkanovski calls Henry Cejudo a “piece of s**t” for removing his coach on UFC Countdown

Piece of s**t …read more

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UFC 298 roundtable: Is this the end of the Alexander Volkanovski era?

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Alexander Volkanovski has heard it before.
They said he couldn’t beat Max Holloway. He did …read more

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Alexander Volkanovski has a UFC exit strategy — but a loss to Ilia Topuria isn’t a part of it

Volkanovski knows people are doubting his psyche, but he isn’t thinking about retirement just yet. …read more

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Joe Lopez says ‘hulk’ Alexander Volkanovski’s strength will surprise Ilia Topuria at UFC 298

Alexander Volkanovski’s coach thinks Ilia Topuria will have a hard time dealing with his strength.
Volkanovski (26-3 MMA, 13-2 UFC) defends his featherweight title against Topuria (14-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) in …read more

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UFC 298: Make your predictions for Alexander Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria

We want your predictions for Saturday’s UFC 298 event in Anaheim, Calif.
Our staff picks feature includes the consensus picks from MMA Junkie readers. Simply cast your vote for each bout …read more

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Alexander Volkanovski on Ilia Topuria fight: ‘He’ll be humbled’

Featherweight champion Alexander Volkanvoski has a tough test in his upcoming UFC 298 title defense against unbeaten Ilia Topuria.  
Volkanovski (26-3) is coming off a knockout loss to lightweight champion Islam Makhachev in …read more

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Alexander Volkanovski’s prediction for Ilia Topuria fight: ‘I crumble him in the first’

Alexander Volkanovski thinks he sends Ilia Topuria a message early.
Featherweight champion Volkanovski (26-3 MMA, 13-2 UFC) will look to notch his sixth title defense when he takes on Topuria (14-0 …read more

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Video: UFC 298 ‘Countdown’ for Alexander Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria

Did you miss the debut of UFC 298 “Countdown” or just want to watch it again? Check out the main event preview now.
The segment takes a special look at the featherweight …read more

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Ilia Topuria has no interest in fighting Paddy Pimblett or Sean O’Malley at this point

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Ilia Topuria isn’t interested in settling old grudges anymore.
Later this month, Topuria faces Alexander Volkanovski for …read more

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Eugene Bareman didn’t watch Alexander Volkanovski vs. Islam Makhachev 2: ‘I was too scared of what could happen’

Eugene Bareman admits he couldn’t get himself to watch Alexander Volkanovski vs. Islam Makhachev 2 at UFC 294.
Bareman was unable to corner Volkanovski (26-3 MMA, 13-2 UFC) for his title-fight …read more

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Daniel Cormier: Ilia Topuria setting himself up for Conor McGregor-like ascent if he delivers promises at UFC 298

Daniel Cormier thinks Ilia Topuria could have a massive breakout moment at UFC 298.
Topuria (14-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) challenges featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski (26-3 MMA, 13-2 UFC) in the Feb. …read more

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UFC Hall of Famer believes Ilia Topuria has set himself up for Conor McGregor-like ascent to superstardom

If Ilia Topuria gets the job done against Alexander Volkanovski, it could trigger his Conor McGregor-like ascent to superstardom.

That is according to UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier who …read more

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Video – UFC 298’s Alexander Volkanovski offers hilarious response to claims that he’s ‘Too old’ to fight

Alexander Volkanovski doesn’t have gray hairs. They’re just wisdom highlights.

On Saturday, February 17 the reigning featherweight world champion will return to the Octagon determined to defend his title for …read more

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Israel Adesanya says Alexander Volkanovski about to remind everybody vs. Ilia Topuria: ‘How quickly they forget’

Israel Adesanya paid Alexander Volkanovski a visit ahead of UFC 298.
Featherweight champion Volkanovski (26-3 MMA, 13-2 UFC) defends his title against Ilia Topuria (14-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) in the Feb. …read more

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Video – Israel Adesanya joins Alexander Volkanovski for sparring ahead of UFC 298: ‘I wanna see how sharp he is’

Former undisputed middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya may be sidelined from the Octagon amid an unspecified injury, however, the City Kickboxing staple joined a late sparring session ahead of UFC 298 …read more

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Alexander Volkanovski stars in hilarious video about being ‘too old’ ahead of UFC 298

If there’s a narrative being spread about you, rather than get mad, leaning into it is a spectacular defense — which is exactly what Alexander Volkanovski is doing ahead of …read more

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Alexander Volkanovski looks forward to making Ilia Topuria have to change his Instagram bio after UFC 298

UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is enjoying the buildup to his next title defense, specifically because of the antics by challenger Ilia Topuria.
Volkanovski (26-3 MMA, 13-2 UFC) defends his title …read more

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Confident Ilia Topuria planning ‘Road to the Belt’ documentary, promises release after title fight win at UFC 298

Brash featherweight contender, Ilia Topuria may be riding a close betting line into his championship debut at UFC 298 next weekend against Alexander Volkanovski, however, the Georgian is set to …read more

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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”

Wow …read more

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Ilia Topuria has no doubts that he’ll put Alexander Volkanovski to sleep

Undefeated featherweight contender Ilia Topuria (14-0) headlines the UFC 298 pay-per-view against champion Alexander Volkanovski on Feb. 17.  “El Matador” is confident heading into the title bout and has ‘no doubt’ that …read more

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Alexander Volkanovski regrets ‘drinking every day for 3 or 4 weeks’ before UFC offered Islam Makhachev rematch

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Alexander Volkanovski wasn’t his usual self ahead of his second fight with Islam Makhachev.
The …read more

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Alexander Volkanovski blasts Ilia Topuria ahead of UFC 298 grudge fight: ‘He literally thinks he’s some superstar’

Undisputed featherweight champion, Alexander Volkanovski has ripped incoming foe, Ilia Topuria ahead of their UFC 298 title battle next weekend, questioning why the unbeaten contender appears to value himself as …read more

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Alexander Volkanovski reveals drinking habits prior to Islam Makhachev rematch

Volk gets real …read more

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Alexander Volkanovski talks struggles with alcohol ahead of recent Islam Makhachev loss

During his last outing, Alexander Volkanovski saw his second chance at securing lightweight gold go to waste and he subsequently lost the #1 pound-for-pound spot. Many questioned why the dominant …read more

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Alexander Volkanovski admits to ‘Drinking every day’ for weeks ahead of his UFC 294 rematch with Islam Makhachev

Alexander Volkanovski was drinking every day for weeks before stepping in on short notice to face lightweight world champion Islam Makhachev in October.

Originally, Makhachev was slated to defend his title …read more

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UFC’s Ilia Topuria says he’ll never give Max Holloway, Yair Rodriguez or Brian Ortega a title shot

Ilia Topuria says he won’t give any of the highest ranked featherweights a title shot if he becomes champion.
Topuria (14-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) challenges featherweight champ Alexander Volkanovski (26-3 MMA, …read more

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Heck of a Morning: Is Ilia Topuria now in must-win situation ahead of Alexander Volkanovski fight at UFC 298?

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We have certainly seen upcoming UFC title challengers enter a championship fight with a lot of …read more

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Ilia Topuria chases Conor McGregor fight in UFC Spain showdown: ‘Tell your wife, Topuria kept us rich’

Incoming UFC 298 headliner, Ilia Topuria may be pre-occupied by a title siege against featherweight kingpin, Alexander Volkanovski, however, plans to evenutally lure former division champion, Conor McGregor to a …read more

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Ilia Topuria plans to ‘dominate’ Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 298, wants Conor McGregor next

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Ilia Topuria has big goals for 2024.
Later this month, Topuria challenges Alexander Volkanovski …read more

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Ilia Topuria shares bold first-round prediction for UFC 298 title fight with Alexander Volkanovski

Here we go …read more

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Ilia Topuria predicts first-round KO of Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 298: ‘I’m going to put his lights out’

Ilia Topuria has a bold prediction for his first UFC championship fight.
The undefeated featherweight contender sees himself not only dethroning champion Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 298, but also finishing him …read more

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Alexander Volkanovski plots lightweight return after UFC 298 despite title losses: ‘It’s definitely in the near future’

Undisputed featherweight champion, Alexander Volkanovski claims a lightweight return is defintiely something he plots in the immediate future – despite suffering losses in his first two charges for the undisputed …read more

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Firas Zahabi: Alexander Volkanovski can outstrike Ilia Topuria, ‘ground-and-pound is too ferocious’

Firas Zahabi gives Alexander Volkanovski the edge over Ilia Topuria in most areas.
Featherweight champion Volkanovski (26-3 MMA, 13-2 UFC) will look to make his sixth title defense against Topuria (14-0 …read more

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Max Holloway talks Alexander Volkanovski’s quick return from knockout, declares ‘I really want my 145 title back’

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Max Holloway hates looking ahead, but he also understands that’s the nature of the business.
Ahead of his return against Justin …read more

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Ilia Topuria’s coach: ‘Everything is in our favor’ heading into UFC 298 title fight vs. Alexander Volkanovski

The confidence of Ilia Topuria’s team is at an all-time high as they prepare for their first UFC championship fight.
Topuria, training under Climent Club in Alicante, Spain, is wrapping up …read more

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Georges St-Pierre explains why Alexander Volkanovski could still be “the best fighter” despite back-to-back losses to Islam Makhachev

GSP’s view …read more

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Watch Ilia Topuria dominate Josh Emmett to earn title shot

Third-ranked featherweight contender Ilia Topuria will get his shot at UFC gold when he takes on champion Alexander Volkanovski in the UFC 298 main event on Feb. 17.  
Topuria (14-0) …read more

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UFC free fight: Alexander Volkanovski stops Yair Rodriguez in fifth title defense at featherweight

Alexander Volkanovski has yet to taste defeat at 145 pounds, and that streak has turned him into one of the most dominant champions the division has ever seen.
Last July, Volkanovski …read more

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Alexander Volkanovski catches pass from the GOAT at Tom Brady event in Melbourne

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Alexander Volkanovski is ready for the NFL.
Next month, Volkanovski defends his featherweight title against Ilia Topuria at UFC 298. But even …read more

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Max Holloway believes in Alexander Volkanovski heading into UFC 298 title fight vs. Ilia Topuria

Max Holloway views Alexander Volkanovski as a safe bet over Ilia Topuria.
Volkanovski (26-3 MMA, 13-2 UFC) defends his featherweight title against Topuria (14-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) in the UFC 298 …read more

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Alexander Volkanovski moves as bigger betting favorite to beat Ilia Topuria in championship fight at UFC 298

Undisputed featherweight champion, Alexander Volkanovski continues to sit as a betting favorite to beat incoming title chaser, unbeaten foe, Ilia Topuria at UFC 298 next month – with the Australian …read more

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Yair Rodriguez downplays Ilia Topuria’s resume: ‘Talked so much sh*t, they just give him the opportunity’

Yair Rodriguez thinks Ilia Topuria talked his way into a title opportunity.
Topuria (14-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) challenges featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski (26-3 MMA, 13-2 UFC) in the UFC 298 main …read more

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Alexander Volkanovski leans toward Dricus Du Plessis over Sean Strickland if cardio holds up at UFC 297

Alexander Volkanovski believes Dricus Du Plessis beating UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland will depend on his cardio.
Strickland (28-5 MMA, 15-5 UFC) makes his first title defense against Du Plessis (20-2 …read more

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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”

Notion dismissed …read more

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Alexander Volkanovski dismisses notion that UFC 298 is too soon to come back: ‘I just can’t see it’

Featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski thinks he’s had plenty of time to prepare for UFC 298.
Volkanovski (26-3 MMA, 13-2 UFC) defends his title against Ilia Topuria (14-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) in …read more

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UFC 298 Poster Drops For ‘Volkanovski Vs Topuria’

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Reigning UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski will make his next 145-pound title defense against No. 5-ranked title contender Ilia Topuria in the upcoming UFC …read more

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UFC 298 poster revealed, Alexander Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria tops card

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The poster for the second UFC pay-per-view card of 2024 has now been revealed, with a featherweight …read more

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Morning Report: Sean O’Malley explains wanting to ‘f*** up’ Ilia Topuria over ‘cool dude’ Alexander Volkanovski

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Sean O’Malley has his immediate future all mapped out.
Outside of an exception here or there, the UFC …read more

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Ilia Topuria reacts to ‘old’ Alexander Volkanovski prepping with Brad Riddell for UFC 298

Alexander Volkanovski has sought help from Brad Riddell in preparation for Ilia Topuria.
Featherweight champion Volkanovski (26-3 MMA, 13-2 UFC) defends his title against Topuria (14-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) in the …read more

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Henry Cejudo critiques Sean Strickland, Alexander Volkanovski for opening up: ‘Keep some of that sh*t to yourself’

Henry Cejudo thinks Sean Strickland and Alexander Volkanovski shouldn’t share their personal struggles.
Middleweight champion Strickland (28-5 MMA, 15-5 UFC), who defends his title against Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 297 …read more

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Morning Report: Ilia Topuria says ‘it’s time to move on’ from MMA for ‘old’ Alexander Volkanovski

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Ilia Topuria is ready to make history at UFC 298.
Dreams of headlining a UFC event in Spain …read more

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Josh Emmett on Alexander Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria: ‘It’s hard for me to bet against such a dominant champion’

Josh Emmett is conflicted in his pick between UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski and Ilia Topuria.
Volkanovski (26-3 MMA, 13-2 UFC) defends his title against Topuria (14-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) in …read more

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MMA Junkie’s 2023 Fight of the Year: Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski

With another action-packed year of MMA in the books, MMA Junkie takes a look at the best fights from January to December 2023.
As voted on by our entire staff, here …read more

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Ilia Topuria lays out plan to fight Conor McGregor after beating Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 298

Callout …read more

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Ilia Topuria responds to Sean O’Malley taunt, eyes Conor McGregor instead

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Ilia Topuria plans to beat Alexander Volkanovski and then challenge another big name, but …read more

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UFC 298: Volkanovski vs. Topuria: Fight Card, Betting Odds, Start Time

All the fights for UFC 298: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria card on Saturday 17th February 2024. With betting odds, start time, date, fight card, and information on how to …read more

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Ilia Topuria responds to Sean O’Malley taunt, eyes Conor McGregor instead

Ilia Topuria | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images

Ilia Topuria plans to beat Alexander Volkanovski and then challenge another big name, but …read more

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UFC 298: Volkanovski vs. Topuria: Fight Card, Betting Odds, Start Time

All the fights for UFC 298: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria card on Saturday 17th February 2024. With betting odds, start time, date, fight card, and information on how to …read more

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Islam Makhachev gives timeline for his UFC return

Since delivering the vicious head kick knockout to Alexander Volkanovski last time out, Islam Makhachev has solidified himself as the #1 pound-for-pound fighter in the world.
There are several opponents available …read more

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MMA Fighting’s 2023 Fight of the Year: Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski 1

Alexander Volkanovski and Islam Makhachev | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images

MMA fans are no strangers to seeing champion vs. champion fights …read more

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