JANUARY 25 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
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Max Holloway believes in Alexander Volkanovski heading into UFC 298 title fight vs. Ilia Topuria "If I was a betting man, how do you bet against Volk?" Max Holloway said before UFC 298.
Yair Rodriguez downplays Ilia Topuria's resume: 'Talked so much sh*t, they just give him the opportunity' Yair Rodriguez thinks Ilia Topuria talked his way into a title opportunity.
JANUARY 20 • SACBEE.COM
Sean O'Malley eyes champ-vs.-champ showdown with Ilia Topuria – if he claims UFC gold UFC bantamweight champ Sean O’Malley believes a big fight with Ilia Topuria could be on the horizon.
JANUARY 10 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Ilia Topuria reacts to 'old' Alexander Volkanovski prepping with Brad Riddell for UFC 298 Alexander Volkanovski has sought help from Brad Riddell in preparation for Ilia Topuria.
JANUARY 9 • SUNHERALD.COM
Josh Emmett on Alexander Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria: 'It's hard for me to bet against such a dominant champion' Josh Emmett is conflicted in his pick between UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski and Ilia Topuria.
JANUARY 6 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
UFC 298 official for Anaheim on Feb. 17 with Alexander Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria headliner The UFC will travel to Anaheim, Calif., for the 10th time in its history for UFC 298 on Feb. 17.
NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
Ilia Topuria identifies where he's 'going to make a difference' vs. Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 298 “I’m pretty sure I’m going to get that win,” Ilia Topuria said of his UFC 298 title fight vs. Alexander Volkanovski.
NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Ilia Topuria identifies where he's 'going to make a difference' vs. Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 298 “I’m pretty sure I’m going to get that win,” Ilia Topuria said of his UFC 298 title fight vs. Alexander Volkanovski.
NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Why Aljamain Sterling likes Ilia Topuria's chances vs. Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 298 Aljamain Sterling worries about Alexander Volkanovski’s quick turnaround against Ilia Topuria at UFC 298.
NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM
Alexander Volkanovski: Ilia Topuria well-rounded, but needs humbling at UFC 298 Alexander Volkanovski will look to shut down Ilia Topuria’s hype at UFC 298.
NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
UFC 298 official for Feb. 17 with Alexander Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria headliner Alexander Volkanovski’s title fight vs. Ilia Topuria at UFC 298 officially has a date.
NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Alexander Volkanovski adamant about January UFC title fight vs. Ilia Topuria: 'I don't need a break' Despite a crushing defeat at UFC 294, Alexander Volkanovski’s plans haven’t changed: He wants Ilia Topuria in January.
OCTOBER 25, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Alexander Volkanovski adamant about January UFC title fight vs. Ilia Topuria: 'I don't need a break' Despite a crushing defeat at UFC 294, Alexander Volkanovski’s plans haven’t changed: He wants Ilia Topuria in January.
OCTOBER 25, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Henry Cejudo can see Ilia Topuria dominating Alexander Volkanovski, says UFC champ 'plays with fire' Henry Cejudo thinks not only can Ilia Topuria beat UFC champ Alexander Volkanovski, but he can make it look easy.
OCTOBER 6, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Bryce Mitchell praises Ilia Topuria but gives UFC champ Alexander Volkanovski 'slight edge' Bryce Mitchell rates Ilia Topuria highly but explains why he’s leaning toward UFC champ Alexander Volkanovski to beat him.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Bryce Mitchell praises Ilia Topuria but gives UFC champ Alexander Volkanovski 'slight edge' Bryce Mitchell rates Ilia Topuria highly but explains why he’s leaning toward UFC champ Alexander Volkanovski to beat him.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
UFC 293 winner Gabriel Miranda promises Ilia Topuria showdown will happen UFC 293 winner Gabriel Miranda says he was aligned to fight Ilia Topuria in BRAVE CF and vows the matchup eventually happens.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
Video: Is Ilia Topuria the clear-cut next best option for UFC champ Alexander Volkanovski? Had Aljamain Sterling beaten Sean O’Malley earlier this month, the options for Alexander Volkanovski might have looked a lot different.
AUGUST 31, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
Sean O'Malley, Ilia Topuria go back and forth on potential fight: 'Maybe one day we'll share the octagon' Sean O’Malley and Ilia Topuria tease a future fight.
AUGUST 27, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Alexander Volkanovski considered Aljamain Sterling over Ilia Topuria but 'that's not happening' after UFC 292 loss Featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski no longer sees Aljamain Sterling as a potential challenger.
AUGUST 21, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Paddy Pimblett would love to coach 'The Ultimate Fighter' with Ilia Topuria: 'That would be hilarious' Paddy Pimblett wants to spend eight weeks with Ilia Topuria to film “The Ultimate Fighter.”
JULY 21, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
Joel Alvarez, Daniel Barez discuss MMA growth in Spain, impact of Ilia Topuria, potential UFC event in 2024 Spain’s Joel Alvarez and Daniel Barez reflect on the growth of MMA in their country.
JULY 21, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Josh Emmett 'would've been pissed' if corner stopped bloody loss to Ilia Topuria Josh Emmett is relieved his corner kept faith in him during a one-sided loss to Ilia Topuria at UFC on ABC 5.
JULY 13, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Video: Is Ilia Topuria or an Islam Makhachev rematch the better fight for UFC champ Alexander Volkanovski? Should Alexander Volkanovski try to silence Ilia Topuria or dethrone Islam Makhachev after his UFC 290 title defense?
JULY 13, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Video: Is Ilia Topuria or an Islam Makhachev rematch the better fight for UFC champ Alexander Volkanovski? Should Alexander Volkanovski try to silence Ilia Topuria or dethrone Islam Makhachev after his UFC 290 title defense?
JULY 13, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
