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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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Morning Report: Alexander Volkanovski predicts UFC 298 result, says Ilia Topuria is ‘gonna be embarrassed’

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Alexander Volkanovski has a chip on his shoulder ahead of his big featherweight title defense at UFC …read more

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Posted on February 12, 2024, 1:43 pm By
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Sean O’Malley vs. Ilia Topuria would be a “sweet fight,” says coach Tim Welch: “Who wouldn’t want to see that fight?”

Future Clash? …read more

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UFC 298: Volkanovski vs. Topuria Countdown – Full Episode

UFC 298 Countdown previews 145-pound king Alexander Volkanovski, who defends his belt against Ilia Topuria, and former 185-pound champion Robert Whittaker, who battles Paulo Costa.
The event takes place at the Honda Center in Anaheim, …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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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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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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Ilia Topuria’s confidence reminds Daniel Cormier of Conor McGregor ahead of UFC 298: “This dude has updated his bio with another win”

Boom or Bust …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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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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Sean O’Malley wants to ‘put the lights out’ on ‘dangerous’ Ilia Topuria

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Sean O’Malley plans to beat the best to become the best.
One potential opponent in …read more

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Posted on February 7, 2024, 4:43 pm By
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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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‘He Literally Thinks He’s Some Superstar’

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Alexander Volkanovski and Ilia Topuria will finally get their hands on each other at UFC 298 in …read more

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Posted on February 7, 2024, 3:43 am By
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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 tells Max Holloway, Yair Rodriguez, and Brian Ortega to retire because he will “never give them” a title shot

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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 dismisses future fight with ‘beginner’ Paddy Pimblett: “His last fight was embarrassing”

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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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The MMA Hour with Dustin Poirier, Quinton Jackson, Ilia Topuria, Renato Moicano, Themba Gorimbo and Teofimo Lopez at 1 p.m. ET

The Mixed Martial Arts Hour is back in your life! Below is a rundown of Monday’s show, which begins at 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT / 6 p.m. …read more

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Ilia Topuria promises first round KO of Alexander Volkanovski in UFC 298 title fight: ‘I’m going to put his lights out’

The undefeated Ilia Topuria is extremely confident in his abilities leading into the biggest fight of his career at UFC 298.

Although Alexander Volkanovski has never lost at 145lbs, Topuria …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: I’m going to give Ilia Topuria ‘a good humbling’ at UFC 298

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Alexander Volkanovski is ready to teach Ilia Topuria a lesson when they meet in the main event …read more

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Posted on February 3, 2024, 3:43 pm By
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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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Ilia Topuria vs. UFC champ Sean O’Malley? Topuria sees no benefit

Ilia Topuria dismisses Sean O’Malley’s callout.
O’Malley is eyeing a super fight with Topuria if both emerge victorious in their upcoming title bouts. Bantamweight champion O’Malley rematches Marlon Vera in the …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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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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Ilia Topuria responds after Yair Rodriguez takes aim at his UFC resume: “They don’t use me as a rag in the fights”

A piece of advice …read more

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Ilia Topuria fires back at Yair Rodriguez: ‘They don’t use me as a rag in the fights’

Things are starting to heat up between Ilia Topuria and Yair Rodriguez.
Rodriguez recently took aim at Topuria’s resume by saying he talked his way into a title shot. Topuria (14-0 …read more

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Morning Report: Alexander Volkanovski says Sean O’Malley ‘being smart’ aiming for future Ilia Topuria fight

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Alexander Volkanovski has earned his place as one of the very …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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Movsar Evloev predicts Max Holloway loses to Justin Gaethje, hopes he isn’t leaving 145 for good

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TORONTO — Movsar Evloev previews his UFC 297 fight against Arnold Allen, discusses Ilia Topuria’s title defense …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 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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Yair Rodríguez eyes title fight showdown with Ilia Topuria ahead of UFC Mexico City return: ‘He said I looked like a rag’

Former interim featherweight champion, Yair Rodríguez hs sights set on a rematch with incoming title challenger, Ilia Topuria after their respective outings at UFC Mexico City and UFC 298 next …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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Sean O’Malley says super fight with Ilia Topuria will be next if both men win their upcoming bouts

Super fight? …read more

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Morning Report: Sean O’Malley says fight with Ilia Topuria is happening next if they win upcoming matchups

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Sean O’Malley has double-champ aspirations in mind.
The lighter weight classes in the UFC are arguably more interesting …read more

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Sean O’Malley eyes champ-vs.-champ showdown with Ilia Topuria – if he claims UFC gold

UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley believes a big fight with Ilia Topuria could be on the horizon.
O’Malley runs things back with Marlon Vera in the UFC 299 headliner March 9 …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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Ilia Topuria vows to clash with Conor McGregor after UFC 298 title charge: ‘I will fight him’

Incoming featherweight championship challenger, Ilia Topuria has laid out plans for his immediate fighting future ahead of his title siege at UFC 298 next month – which includes a fight …read more

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Paddy Pimblett gets heated about feud with Ilia Topuria and Terrance McKinney

Despite being a perfect 5-0 since signing with the UFC, Paddy Pimblett has a target on his back by his fellow fighters. Many believe the scouser isn’t good enough to …read more

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Sean O’Malley challenges Ilia Topuria to bet on their upcoming PPV numbers: “100k cash whoever’s PPV is bigger”

PPV Numbers …read more

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

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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 manifests Conor McGregor clash, claims he’ll never fight Sean O’Malley

Ilia Topuria is one seemingly of the most confident fighters on the UFC roster and for good reason. The European has a perfect 14-0 record inside the cage and will …read more

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Topuria Demotes ‘Suga’ To UFC ‘Prelims’

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It appears Ilia Topuria is now calling the shots. UFC bantamweight titleholder Sean O’Malley wants to defeat Ilia Topuria (not …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 shoots his shot, calls for a clash with conor mcGregor in Spain

Undefeated UFC featherweight contender Ilia Topuria has officially entered the Conor McGregor sweepstakes.

McGregor has been absent from the Octagon after suffering a devastating loss to Dustin Poirier in July …read more

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Topuria Enters McGregor Sweepstakes, Calls For Spain Superfight

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Undefeated UFC featherweight contender Ilia Topuria has entered the Conor McGregor sweepstakes, offering to fight “Notorious” next …read more

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