Lead commentator for the UFC, Jon Anik, believes that the main card for UFC 298 is exceptionally impressive and anticipates significant consequences stemming from the top four fights on the lineup. The highly-anticipated main event will feature Alexander Volkanovski defending his featherweight title against undefeated contender Ilia Topuria. Volkanovski, the current champion, has expressed interest in a potential return to the lightweight division, while Topuria has made it clear that he intends to force him into retirement or defeat. Alongside this headline bout, the card will also showcase a middleweight co-headliner between Robert Whittaker and Paulo Costa, a welterweight clash between Geoff Neal and Ian Machado Garry, and a bantamweight matchup pitting Merab Dvalishvili against former two-division UFC champion Henry Cejudo. Prior to UFC 298, Anik participated in an interview, which can be viewed in its entirety above.
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