UFC 298
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returns to Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., on Sat., Feb. 17, 2024, with a blockbuster Featherweight championship bout that will see Alexander Volkanovski defend against undefeated No. 5-ranked contender, Ilia Topuria, in the pay-per-view (PPV) main event of the evening. In UFC 298's co-headliner, top-ranked Middleweight talents Robert Whittaker (No. 3) and Paulo Costa (No. 6) finally hook 'em up with a future 185-pound title shot possibly up for grabs. No. 2-seeded Bantamweight contender, Merab Dvalishvili, collides with Henry Cejudo (No. 3) in a pivotal 135-pound clash, while Ian Garry looks to inch closer to the Welterweight Top 5 at the expense of 170-pound rival, Geoff Neal. That's not all! We'll stockpile all the real-time UFC 298 updates, odds, start time (6:30 p.m. ET), tickets, weigh ins, predictions, previews, video highlights, press conferences, winners, losers and much more from "The Golden State" right here before, during and well after the ESPN+-streamed live PPV show concludes.
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Topuria Crashes Pound-For-Pound Rankings
Latest UFC rankings update following the UFC 298 mixed martial arts (MMA) event in Anaheim, Calif., with a big move from Ilia Topuria in the pound-for-pound list.
Whittaker, Costa Facing Six-Month Sits
Full list of UFC 298 medical suspensions for the athletes who competed at the "Volkanovski vs. Topuria"-led event this past weekend (Sat., Feb. 17, 2024) from inside Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
‘They Didn’t Sell Out’
Ray Longo is happy that his two top fighters stuck to their promise of never fighting each other ... not even for a UFC title.
Topuria Fight = One ‘That Is Exciting, That’s Like Holy S—t’ ... Unlike Merab
Sean O’Malley wasn’t overly impressed with Merab Dvalishvili’s performance at UFC 298 this past weekend (Feb. 17, 2024).
Wandy Drew HOF Induction Because White ‘Forgot’ He Was Banned
Wanderlei Silva Hall of Fame induction came from Dana White because the UFC CEO "forgot" he banned "The Axe Murderer" after a falling out back in 2014.
Dern Doubles Down After Brutal Loss At UFC 298
Mackenzie Dern reacts to UFC 298 loss against Amanda Lemos and vows to return stronger than ever after correcting mistakes she made in Anaheim.
What’s Next For Alex Volkanovski?
UFC 298 results: It’s time to see what could be next for Alexander Volkanovski after dropping his Featherweight title to Ilia Topuria.
Video: Georgia Goes Crazy As Topuria, Merab Win
Fans in Tblisi, Georgia, took to the streets in the early morning to watch their home country heroes fight — and win — on Saturday’s UFC pay-per-view (PPV).
‘Next Time, It’ll Be Different’
Topuria KO’d Volkanovski in the second round of their UFC 298 title fight, but that doesn’t mean the Volk era is done quite yet.
Costa Releases Statement After UFC 298 Loss
"Borrachinha" appeared moments away from earning a knockout win over Whittaker at UFC 298. Instead, he left Anaheim with a decision loss, his third defeat in four fights.
Matches To Make After UFC 298
UFC 298 results: It’s time to see what could be next for all of the main card winners from last night’s "Volkanovski vs. Topuria" event in Anaheim.
‘The Division Sucks, We Need A New Challenger’
"El Matador" is sticking to his refusal to fight "last era" contenders such as Max Holloway. That may be good news for former champion, Alexander Volkanovski.
McGregor Responds To Topuria’s Ballsy Callout
"Notorious" was quick to have a laugh at Topuria’s ballsy challenge for a "super" fight in Spain.
Hill Reveals UFC 300 Talks ‘Didn’t Happen Until Yesterday’
UFC only asked "Sweet Dreams" if he could headline UFC 300 on Friday, and left the confirmation until he arrived at UFC 298 on Saturday to watch the fights.
Sorry, Henry, No Second Retirement Moments
Former two-division champion, Henry Cejudo dropped a pivotal unanimous decision to Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 298 last night (Sat., Feb. 17, 2024), triggering a second planned retirement from the sport. But, he didn’t get to announce it because Dana White thought it was redundant.
‘I Hope I Hit Him So Hard That He’s Never Able To Speak Again’
Ian Garry scored a forgetful win at UFC 298 last night (Sat., Feb. 17, 2024), defeating Geoff Neal via split decision in Anaheim. And "The Future" already has his next mouthy opponent in mind: Colby Covington.
UFC 300’s Historic PPV Main Card Lineup Is Here
After months of endless speculation and unrealistic expectations, UFC 300 got its main event last night (Sat., Feb 17, 2024) after UFC 298 ended: Alex Pereira vs. Jamahal Hill. Shortly after UFC 298 concluded, the ESPN post-show revealed the UFC 300 main card lineup.
Biggest Winners, Loser From UFC 298
UFC 298 results: It’s time to see who were the biggest winners (and loser) from last night’s "Volkanovski vs. Topuria" event in Anaheim.
See You In Spain!
Ilia Topuria became the first Georgian-born champion at UFC 298 last night (Sat., Feb 17, 2024), stopping Alexander Volkanovski to claim the Featherweight championship from inside Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Next stop? Spain!
‘Leon, Thank You. Much Respect.’
UFC CEO, Dana White, praised Welterweight champion, Leon Edwards, immensely for agreeing to fight whoever matchmakers threw at him to headline UFC 300, but he would not reveal the list of fighters who passed.
Sooo ... About Last Night
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Bonuses! Topuria Banks $50K For Title Fight KO
Official UFC 298 post-fight bonus winners last night (Sat., Feb. 17, 2024) live on ESPN+ PPV from inside Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
‘The King Is Dead, Long Live The King!’
*** HIGHLIGHTS! Watch Topuria Sleep Volkanovksi, Win Featherweight Title! ***
Highlights! Topuria Sleeps Volk With Vicious KO
Watch UFC 298 full fight video highlights: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria earlier tonight (Sat., Feb. 17, 2024) live on ESPN+ PPV from inside Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
LIVE! Watch UFC 298 Post-Fight Presser Here
Watch UFC 298 post-fight press conference video live stream online (YouTube) from Anaheim, Calif., with Alexander Volkanovski, Ilia Topuria, Ian Garry, Dana White and more!
LIVE! UFC 298 PPV Results & Play-By-Play!
UFC 298 results, live stream play-by-play pay-per-view (PPV) updates for the Alex Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria-led championship mixed martial arts (MMA) event on ESPN+ TONIGHT (Sat., Feb. 17, 2024) inside Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., also featuring Robert Whittaker vs. Paulo Costa.
AND NEW!!!
UFC 298 results live: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria full fight stream — including round-by-round updates — of the Featherweight pay-per-view (PPV) main event match tonight (Sat., Feb. 17, 2024) from inside Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
Scorecard! Did Costa Do Enough To Get Past ‘Bobby Knuckles?’
Official UFC 298 scorecard: Robert Whittaker vs. Paulo Costa last night (Sat., Feb. 17, 2024) live on ESPN+ PPV from inside Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
Whittaker Survives Wicked Head Kick, Decisions Costa
UFC 298 results: Full fight coverage of Middleweight pay-per-view (PPV) main card match tonight (Sat., Feb. 17, 2024) between Robert Whittaker vs. Paulo Costa from inside Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., featuring the pivotal unanimous decision win for "The Reaper."
Garry Splits Neal, Calls Out Covington
UFC 298 results: Full fight coverage of Welterweight pay-per-view (PPV) main card match tonight (Sat., Feb. 17, 2024) between Ian Garry vs Geoff Neal from inside Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., featuring the split decision win for "The Future."