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Featherweight Supremacy: Volkanovski vs Topuria – UFC 298 Fight Preview

Get ready for Featherweight Supremacy at UFC 298! Reigning champion Alexander Volkanovski defends his title against surging contender Ilia Topuria. Check out the full fight card and stay tuned for complete coverage.

Main Card (PPV, 10:00 p.m. EDT/7:00 p.m. PDT)
Alexander Volkanovski (C) (144.5) vs. (#3) Ilia Topuria (144.5) — UFC Featherweight Championship
(#3) Robert Whittaker (185.5) vs. (#6) Paulo Costa (185.5)
(#8) Geoff Neal (170.5) vs. (#10) Ian Machado Garry (170.5)
(#2) Merab Dvalishvili (135) vs. (#3) Henry Cejudo (135)
(#15) Anthony Hernandez (185.5) vs. Roman Kopylov (185)
Prelims (ESPN, 8:00 p.m. EDT/5:00 p.m. PDT)
(#3) Amanda Lemos (115.5) vs. (#7) MacKenzie Dern (116)
Marcos Rogerio de Lima (261) vs. Junior Tafa (249)
Rinya Nakamura (135.5) vs. Carlos Vera (135.5)
Brendson Ribeiro (205.5) vs. Zhang Mingyang (204.5)
Early Prelims (ESPN+. 4:30 p.m. EDT/1:30 p.m. PDT)
Josh Quinlan (169) vs. Danny Barlow (171)
Val Woodburn (169.5) vs. Oban Elliott (170.5)
(#15) Andrea Lee (125.5) vs. Miranda Maverick (126)

The main event of UFC 298 features a highly anticipated featherweight championship bout between Alexander Volkanovski and Ilia Topuria. The co-main event showcases a middleweight clash between Robert Whittaker and Paulo Costa. Other exciting matchups include Geoff Neal vs Ian Machado Garry, Merab Dvalishvili vs Henry Cejudo, and Anthony Hernandez vs Roman Kopylov.

On the prelims, fans can look forward to a strawweight showdown between Amanda Lemos and MacKenzie Dern. Marcos Rogerio de Lima will face Junior Tafa in the heavyweight division, while Rinya Nakamura takes on Carlos Vera in the bantamweight division. Brendson Ribeiro and Zhang Mingyang will also square off in a light heavyweight matchup.

The early prelims will feature welterweight bouts between Josh Quinlan and Danny Barlow, as well as Val Woodburn and Oban Elliott. The flyweight division will see Andrea Lee take on Miranda Maverick.

Stay tuned for complete coverage of UFC 298 on Saturday, February 17!

The highly anticipated battle for featherweight supremacy is set to take place at UFC 298 . Reigning champion Alexander Volkanovski will defend his UFC Featherweight Championship against the surging contender Ilia Topuria in the main event.

Main Card

In the main event, Alexander Volkanovski will put his title on the line against Ilia Topuria. This clash of titans promises to be an epic showdown as both fighters are known for their incredible skills and determination.

The co-main event features a middleweight bout between Robert Whittaker and Paulo Costa. Whittaker, ranked number three, will face off against the sixth-ranked Costa in what is expected to be a thrilling encounter.

Other exciting matchups on the main card include Geoff Neal vs Ian Machado Garry in the welterweight division, Merab Dvalishvili vs Henry Cejudo in the bantamweight division, and Anthony Hernandez vs Roman Kopylov in the middleweight division.

Prelims

The prelims will kick off with a highly anticipated strawweight bout between Amanda Lemos and MacKenzie Dern. Lemos, ranked number three, will take on the seventh-ranked Dern in a battle for division supremacy.

Other exciting matchups on the prelims include Marcos Rogerio de Lima vs Junior Tafa in the heavyweight division, Rinya Nakamura vs Carlos Vera in the bantamweight division, and Brendson Ribeiro vs Zhang Mingyang in the light heavyweight division.

Early Prelims

The early prelims will feature a welterweight clash between Josh Quinlan and Danny Barlow, a welterweight bout between Val Woodburn and Oban Elliott, and a flyweight matchup between Andrea Lee and Miranda Maverick.

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