Anticipation is growing for UFC 298, where Alexander Volkanovski will defend his title against Ilia Topuria, and Robert Whittaker will face Paulo Costa in a thrilling middleweight bout. This event, taking place at the Honda Center in Anaheim, is set to be an unforgettable night in MMA.
UFC 298 is the first domestic pay-per-view event of 2024 in the United States. The fight card is exceptional, with a former pound-for-pound king headlining the event to defend his featherweight championship. Volkanovski, the longest-reigning champion in the UFC, will be up against the undefeated Topuria. Both the main event and co-main event feature Australian fighters.
Originally scheduled for UFC 297 in January, the Volkanovski vs. Topuria fight was postponed after Volkanovski’s knockout loss to at UFC 294. With five title defenses at featherweight, Volkanovski is a force to be reckoned with, while Topuria is known as one of the most dangerous fighters in the promotion. Only one fighter, , has more title defenses with seven.
The co-main event of UFC 298 will showcase a middleweight clash between Whittaker and Costa. This fight has been scheduled multiple times but has yet to come to fruition due to Costa’s circumstances. Whittaker and Costa are both fan favorites, and the winner could find themselves closer to a title shot. Additionally, the main card features a potential number-one contender fight for the bantamweight title between and .
The main card of UFC 298 also includes an eagerly anticipated welterweight bout between and . will be stepping in for to face in the opening fight of the main card. The preliminary cards also offer intriguing matchups, such as vs , vs , and vs .
Fans are eagerly awaiting UFC 298 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. The title fight between Topuria and Volkanovski is generating significant excitement, reminiscent of the title fight between Jose Aldo and . Another highlight is the middleweight clash between Whittaker and Costa, which promises to be an exhilarating spectacle. To watch the main card in the United States and Canada, fans will need to purchase the pay-per-view for $80, although early buyers secured it for $70.
The Indian fanbase is also eagerly anticipating UFC 298. Live streaming of the event will be available on Sony Ten, Sony Ten 2, and Sony LIV. The main card is scheduled to begin at around 8.30 AM (IST) on February 18.
According to the Source firstsportz.com