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Topuria new featherweight champion after knocking out Volkanovski at UFC 298!

 

11h02 SAST

19/02/2024

Anaheim, California (February 17, 2024): Spain's Ilia Topuria made history by defeating featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski by technical knockout in the second round of the UFC 298 main event. 


Topuria, who came into the fight undefeated with a 14-0 record, dominated from the start with his boxing and wrestling. In the second round, he connected with a series of punches that knocked Volkanovski down. Referee Herb Dean stepped in to stop the fight, crowning Topuria the new featherweight champion. 

A dream come true:

"I've worked my whole life for this moment," Topuria said in the post-fight interview. "I knew I could beat Volkanovski, and I'm very happy to have achieved it." 

A new chapter for the featherweight: Topuria's victory marks the beginning of a new era in the featherweight division. The Spaniard is the division's first European champion and is only 25 years old, meaning he could reign for many years to come. 

Reactions: 

Social media has been flooded with reactions to Topuria's victory. Many UFC fighters have congratulated the new champion, while Spanish fans are celebrating this historic milestone. What's next: Topuria will likely defend his title against former champion Brian Ortega in his next fight. Without a doubt, Topuria's victory is one of the most important in the history of Spanish mixed martial arts.
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