UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski is set to defend his title against Ilia Topuria at UFC 298. Get all the details on this highly anticipated fight and the UFC’s return to Anaheim.
| Fighters | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Alex Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria | February 17, 2023 | Honda Center, Anaheim, California |
The UFC featherweight champion, Alex Volkanovski, will defend his title against Ilia Topuria at UFC 298. The fight is scheduled to take place on February 17, 2023, at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. This highly anticipated matchup will mark the UFC’s return to Anaheim since January 2022.
UFC Featherweight Championship Fight
The UFC featherweight champion, Alex Volkanovski, is set to defend his title against Ilia Topuria at UFC 298. The highly anticipated fight will take place on February 17th at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
This 145-pound title fight was initially announced for February, but now has an official date and location. Volkanovski, with a record of 26-3, is coming off a first-round knockout loss to Islam Makhachev in a move up to lightweight. Despite the loss, Volkanovski is still considered one of the top fighters in the world.
His opponent, Ilia Topuria, hailing from Spain, has an undefeated record of 14-0. Topuria earned his title shot with a dominant, five-round win over Josh Emmett.
The upcoming fight between Volkanovski and Topuria is highly anticipated by MMA fans around the world. It will be an exciting clash between two talented fighters, and it will be interesting to see who comes out on top.
UFC’s Return to Anaheim
The UFC’s visit to Anaheim for UFC 298 will mark their first event in the city since January 2022. Fans in Anaheim can look forward to an action-packed night of fights, with the featherweight title bout between Volkanovski and Topuria as the main event.
Stay tuned for more updates on UFC 298 and the highly anticipated featherweight championship fight.
