Alexander Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria · Full Fight Video
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What happened
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Volkanovski won the first round on all three judges' scorecards.
Topuria closed the space in round two and trapped Volkanovski on the fence.
An overhand right ended the fight at 3:32 of the second round.
- Official UFC scorecardsOfficial Scorecards: UFC 298 — Volkanovski vs Topuria
- Official UFC resultsUFC 298: Volkanovski vs Topuria — Main Card Results
Fight breakdown
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0:04Round 1
Volkanovski opened like the champion, working from range behind kicks, feints and stance changes while Topuria took reads and looked for counters. Topuria landed enough right hands and jabs to show the danger, but Volkanovski banked much of the round with activity and leg kicks that kept the challenger resetting.
- 0:32R1 · Volkanovski leg kickVolkanovski starts building the outside-kicking game early.
- 1:01R1 · Topuria right handTopuria lands a clean early right hand to show the counter threat.
- 3:19R1 · heavy Topuria counterTopuria flashes the power that will become decisive later.
- 5:05R1 · both have momentsThe broadcast frames the first round as competitive with Volkanovski activity and Topuria danger.
6:06Round 2
Topuria increased the pressure in round two and began forcing exchanges closer to the fence. Volkanovski still found jabs and counters, but Topuria's boxing started landing heavier. Late in the round, Topuria backed him up and detonated the finishing right hand, knocking Volkanovski out and ending the title reign.
- 6:16R2 · right hand landsTopuria begins finding bigger boxing moments in round two.
- 6:58R2 · pressure buildsTopuria keeps Volkanovski reacting as the champion looks for counters.
- 9:00R2 · knockout sequenceTopuria lands the fight-ending power shot against the fence.
- 10:26Replay · stoppageReplay shows the finishing right hand and referee Jason Herzog stepping in.
- 10:47Result announcedTopuria is announced as winner by knockout in round two.