ANAHEIM, California – Alexander Volkanovski and Ilia Topuria had their first encounter during the pre-fight press conference for UFC 298. The featherweight champion, Volkanovski, arrived in an amusing old man costume, adding a lighthearted touch to the event. The undefeated challenger, Topuria, engaged in a heated faceoff with Volkanovski, resulting in a verbal exchange between the two fighters.
Watch the faceoff between Volkanovski and Topuria at the pre-fight press conference for UFC 298 in the video above.
Volkanovski, who previously suffered a knockout loss to Islam Makhachev, will be returning to the featherweight division for his bout with Topuria. This fight presents an opportunity for Volkanovski to defend his belt for the sixth time, while Topuria aims to join the select group of UFC champions with an undefeated record.
UFC 298 will be held at the Honda Center, with the main card available on pay-per-view and prelims airing on ESPN and ESPN+.
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