The upcoming UFC 298 card will feature an epic clash between Alexander Volkanovksi and Ilia Topuria. Volkanovksi, the current UFC featherweight champion, will be looking to bounce back from his knockout loss against Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. On the other hand, the contender Topuria, is aiming to dethrone ‘The Great’ and cement himself as the future of the featherweight division in the UFC.

Before taking on Makhachev in October 2023, Volkanovski had unified the featherweight title by beating interim champion, Yair Rodriguez, in a title bout at UFC 290. But Topuria has claimed that he will be the one to finally end Volkanovski’s impressive reign atop the division! As such, let’s see how these two warriors stack up when comparing their records and other achievements inside the Octagon!

Alexander Volkanovski vs Ilia Topuria: Head-to-Head Record

The UFC featherweight champion, Alexander Volkanovksi’s record stands at an impressive 26-3. He made his debut in the promotion in 2016 after amassing a record of 13-1 that included a 10-fight win streak before he made his way to the UFC!

The challenger, Illia Topuria, also holds a stunning record of 14-0. He made his UFC debut in 2020, and has since remained undefeated in the promotion! Before joining the UFC, he fought in promotions like ‘Cage Warriors’ and ‘Brave Combat Federation’.

Alexander Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria Stats

Alexander Volkanovski:

MMA Record: 26-3

UFC Ranking (featherweight): Champion

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Nationality: Australian

Height: 5’6

Weight: 143.3 lbs

Stance: Orthodox

Reach: 71 inches

Age: 35

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Ilia Topuria:

MMA Record: 14-0

UFC Ranking (featherweight): #3

Nationality: Georgian

Height: 5’7

Weight: 145 lbs

Stance: Orthodox

Reach: 68

Age: 27

Alexander Volkanovski’s Record

‘The Great’s record is marked by wins over notable names like Brian Ortega, Jose Aldo and multiple victories over former featherweight champion, Max Holloway. His 26-3 record is highlighted by 13 wins by knockout and 3 by submission. 

Volkanovski’s last fight at UFC 294 saw him get knocked out by Islam Makhachev in the first round and end his dreams of becoming a ‘champ-champ’ in the UFC. However, the Australian is determined to return to his weight class and showcase the reason why he has remained the UFC featherweight champion since 2019!

Ilia Topuria’s Record

Known as ‘El Matador’, Ilia Topuria’s UFC journey has seen him claim wins over fighters like Josh Emmet, Bryce Mitchell, Jai Herbert, and Ryan Hall. His undefeated 14-0 record has been marked by 4 knockouts and 8 submissions.

He is currently undefeated in the promotion and in his MMA career with a 14-fight win streak that he’ll be putting on the line when he challenges Volkanovski for the title at UFC 298. Known for his impressive striking and well-rounded submission skills, Topuria, riding high on the confidence his win streak has provided, will present a unique challenge for the champion! 

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