Ilia Topuria

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Ilia Topuria defeats Alexander Volkanovski in UFC 298 to claim the featherweight title. Mark Zuckerberg in Volkanovski's corner, Dana White reveals UFC 300 main event. Topuria's victory, fight predictions, and post-fight reactions discussed widely. Volkanovski's future and Topuria's journey to the title also highlighted.

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In the UFC 298 event in Anaheim, Ilia Topuria emerged as the new featherweight champion by defeating Alexander Volkanovski. Topuria claimed victory in the second round, dethroning Volkanovski, the reigning champion. The fight saw Topuria delivering a knockout blow to secure the title , , ,.

The event featured a colossal UFC 300 main event announcement to be held in Las Vegas between Alex Pereira and Jamahal Hill. Dana White, the UFC president, made it known that the title clash between Ilia Topuria and Alexander Volkanovski would headline the UFC 298 event in Anaheim, a matchup that highly anticipated by UFC fans ,.

Leading up to the fight, Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg unexpectedly became a prominent figure as he was seen in Volkanovski's corner during the bout. The unusual presence of the tech giant sparked curiosity and speculation in the MMA community ,.

Ilia Topuria's victory at UFC 298 marked a significant moment with the fighter emerging as a new force in the featherweight division. With six-figure payouts being made to 13 fighters at the event , Topuria's win was particularly noteworthy, especially considering the competitive atmosphere during the fight.

Additionally, there was anticipation and talk within the MMA community about Alexander Volkanovski's possible career move into acting post-UFC, considering the popularity of his persona known as "Old Man Volk".

The matchup at UFC 298 was critical for both fighters, with Volkanovski aiming to solidify his legacy with another successful title defense, whereas Topuria was determined to showcase his skills and claim the featherweight championship ,.

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