In this tabloid-style article, we provide all the details about Alexander Volkanovski’s upcoming fight. ‘The Great’ is preparing for his sixth defense of the UFC Featherweight Title. His opponent for this bout is the undefeated Spanish MMA star, Ilia Topuria. Topuria aims to be the first fighter to defeat Volkanovski in his featherweight career.
Volkanovski has held the belt since his victory over Max Holloway in December 2019. Since then, he has successfully defended the title five times. Although he has fallen short in his attempts to win the UFC Lightweight Title against Islam Makhachev, Volkanovski is still considered one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world and arguably the greatest featherweight in MMA history.
For his upcoming fight against Topuria, Volkanovski is slightly favored with odds of -125 according to the best UFC betting sites. It is expected to be a tough challenge for Volkanovski, as Topuria is a formidable opponent.
The fight is scheduled to take place on Saturday, February 17, as the main event of UFC 298. The Honda Center in Anaheim, California, will be the venue for this highly anticipated MMA showdown. This arena has hosted numerous boxing matches, music concerts, and NBA games, adding to its reputation as a venue for major sporting events.
Volkanovski has fought for a UFC title in all eight of his previous fights, with six of them being for the UFC Featherweight Title. This upcoming fight will mark his ninth title bout. He has held the Featherweight Title for nearly five years, ever since his initial victory over Holloway.
To watch Volkanovski’s next fight, there are several options available. The fight will be the main attraction of the UFC 298 pay-per-view card, which can be accessed through ESPN+ PPV for $79.99. Additionally, there will be an exclusive free live stream of the event available on our platform. Furthermore, a unique free online stream will be provided specifically for the main event between Volkanovski and Topuria.
According to the Source sportslens.com