FEBRUARY 15 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
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Video: 'UFC 298: Volkanovski vs. Topuria' pre-fight press conference live stream (8 p.m. ET) The entire UFC 298 main card, including Alexander Volkanovski and Ilia Topuria, will attend Thursday’s pre-fight press conference.
UFC 298 video: Ilia Topuria poses with UFC belt, then runs into Alexander Volkanovski Watch Ilia Topuria pose with the UFC belt and then run into Alexander Volkanovski ahead of UFC 298.
FEBRUARY 15 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Alexander Volkanovski driven by UFC 298 narratives, says don't be surprised if Ilia Topuria fight looks easy "I won't be surprised – and you shouldn't be surprised – if I make it look easy," Alexander Volkanovski said of Ilia Topuria before UFC 298.
FEBRUARY 15 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Ilia Topuria aims to fight Conor McGregor in Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu stadium Ilia Topuria wants to cross paths with UFC star Conor McGregor.
FEBRUARY 14 • SACBEE.COM
Dana White: As much of a stud as Ilia Topuria is, 'he's got a lot to prove still' Dana White thinks Ilia Topuria is yet to prove himself against the established names at featherweight.
FEBRUARY 14 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Sean O'Malley: Ilia Topuria irrelevant if he loses to Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 298 Sean O’Malley thinks a loss at UFC 298 would be detrimental to Ilia Topuria’s career.
FEBRUARY 14 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Ilia Topuria confirms brother Alexsandre Topuria has joined UFC roster The UFC will now have another member of the Topuria family.
FEBRUARY 14 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Yair Rodriguez bothered by Ilia Topuria's brashness before UFC 298: 'I respect everybody but this guy' As far as Yair Rodriguez is concerned, Ilia Topuria cannot afford to lose to Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 298 – not after all his talking.
FEBRUARY 14 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
UFC 298 'Embedded,' No. 2: 'This old man's still going, trust me.' In the second episode of UFC 298 “Embedded,” champ Alexander Volkanovski promises to prove he’s still got it against Ilia Topuria.
FEBRUARY 13 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Joe Lopez says 'hulk' Alexander Volkanovski's strength will surprise Ilia Topuria at UFC 298 Alexander Volkanovski’s coach thinks Ilia Topuria will have a hard time dealing with his strength.
FEBRUARY 12 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
UFC 298: Make your predictions for Alexander Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria We want your predictions for Saturday’s UFC 298 event in Anaheim, Calif.
FEBRUARY 12 • USATODAY.COM
Alexander Volkanovski's prediction for Ilia Topuria fight: 'I crumble him in the first' Alexander Volkanovski thinks he sends Ilia Topuria a message early.
FEBRUARY 12 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Video: UFC 298 'Countdown' for Alexander Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria Check out the UFC 298 “Countdown” main event video preview for Alexander Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria.
FEBRUARY 12 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
UFC 298: How to watch Volkanovski vs. Topuria title fight, start time, Anaheim fight card, odds, more Here’s what you need to know to watch UFC 298 on pay-per-view, ESPN and ESPN+, featuring Alexander Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria.
FEBRUARY 12 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Daniel Cormier: Ilia Topuria setting himself up for Conor McGregor-like ascent if he delivers promises at UFC 298 Daniel Cormier thinks Ilia Topuria could have a massive breakout moment at UFC 298.
FEBRUARY 10 • SUNHERALD.COM
Daniel Cormier: Ilia Topuria setting himself up for Conor McGregor-like ascent if he delivers promises at UFC 298 Daniel Cormier thinks Ilia Topuria could have a massive breakout moment at UFC 298.
FEBRUARY 10 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Israel Adesanya says Alexander Volkanovski about to remind everybody vs. Ilia Topuria: 'How quickly they forget' Israel Adesanya paid Alexander Volkanovski a visit ahead of UFC 298.
FEBRUARY 9 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Alexander Volkanovski looks forward to making Ilia Topuria have to change his Instagram bio after UFC 298 Ilia Topuria already listed himself as “UFC World Champion” on Instagram, and Alexander Volkanovski can’t wait to give him a “rude shock.”
FEBRUARY 9 • USATODAY.COM
UFC's Ilia Topuria says he'll never give Max Holloway, Yair Rodriguez or Brian Ortega a title shot Using some MMA math, Ilia Topuria says he won’t give any of the highest ranked featherweights a title shot if he becomes UFC champ.
FEBRUARY 6 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Firas Zahabi: Alexander Volkanovski can outstrike Ilia Topuria, 'ground-and-pound is too ferocious' Firas Zahabi gives Alexander Volkanovski the edge over Ilia Topuria in most areas.
FEBRUARY 2 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Firas Zahabi: Alexander Volkanovski can outstrike Ilia Topuria, 'ground-and-pound is too ferocious' Firas Zahabi gives Alexander Volkanovski the edge over Ilia Topuria in most areas.
FEBRUARY 2 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Ilia Topuria vs. UFC champ Sean O'Malley? Topuria sees no benefit Ilia Topuria dismisses Sean O’Malley’s callout.
FEBRUARY 2 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Ilia Topuria's coach: 'Everything is in our favor' heading into UFC 298 title fight vs. Alexander Volkanovski Ilia Topuria’s coach, Jorge Climent, is confident that his fighter is technically superior to UFC champion Alexander Volkanovski.
FEBRUARY 1 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
UFC free fight: Ilia Topuria batters Josh Emmett, puts on boxing clinic to win unanimous decision Watch Ilia Topuria’s most recent win ahead of his title fight at UFC 298.
JANUARY 27 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Ilia Topuria fires back at Yair Rodriguez: 'They don't use me as a rag in the fights' Things are starting to heat up between Ilia Topuria and Yair Rodriguez.
JANUARY 25 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
