The UFC 298 main event witnessed the end of the longest current title reign among UFC champions. Alexander Volkanovski, who had successfully defended his featherweight belt five times in a row, suffered a brutal defeat at the hands of Ilia Topuria. Topuria, an undefeated rising contender, knocked out Volkanovski in the second round of their fight at Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif.
This loss marks a significant turning point in Volkanovski’s career. Not only has he now lost two consecutive fights, including a short-notice defeat to Islam Makhachev in their UFC 294 rematch in October, but both defeats have come by way of a devastating knockout. At 35 years old, there are now serious questions about what lies ahead for “The Great.” Despite the setback, Volkanovski has expressed his desire for a rematch with Topuria.
What does the future hold for Volkanovski? Check out the video above for insights and analysis on his prospects after UFC 298.
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