Alexander Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria is an upcoming mixed martial arts championship fight promoted and organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). This fight is scheduled for the main event of UFC 298 on February 17, 2024. Ilia Topuria, who maintains a record of 14 wins and no losses (14-0-0), will be getting his title shot for the first time, squaring off against the long-reigning featherweight champion, Alexander Volkanovski, who holds a professional record of 26 wins and 3 losses (26-3-0).
Ilia Topuria, the 27-year-old undefeated Spaniard, has been making waves in the UFC Featherweight division. His impressive record of 14 wins without a single loss has catapulted him to the #3 spot in the UFC featherweight rankings. On the other hand, the dominant champion, Alexander Volkanovski, will look forward to bouncing back from his devastating first-round KO loss against Islam Makhachev at UFC 294.
Originally slated for UFC 297, the fight was postponed because Volkanovski had to replace Charles Oliveira to face UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 294 instead.
Alexander Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria Tale of the Tape
| Stats | Alexander Volkanovski | Ilia Topuria |
| MMA Record | 26-3-0 | 14-0-0 |
| UFC Ranking (Featherweight) | Champion | 3 |
| Last Fight | Loss | Win |
| Nationality | Australian | Georgian/Spanish |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
| Weight | 155 lb (70 kg) | 145 lb (66 kg) |
| Reach | 71.5 in | 69 in |
| Leg Reach | 36 in | 37 in |
| Striking Accuracy | 57% | 46% |
| Takedown Accuracy | 37% | 56% |
| Takedown Defense | 70% | 92% |
| Win Streak (Active) | 0 | 14 |
| MMA Debut | 2012 | 2015 |
Alexander Volkanovski Record
Alexander Volkanovski maintains a professional MMA record of 26 wins to 3 losses (26-3-0). Volkanovski’s only losses in the UFC are twice against the current lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. Among his wins, 13 were achieved by knockout, 3 by submission, and 10 via decision.
| 29 matches | 26 wins | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 13 | 2 |
| By submission | 3 | 0 |
| By decision | 10 | 1 |
Also Read: Who fought Alexander Volkanovski last?
Ilia Topuria Record
Ilia Topuria holds an unblemished MMA record of 14 wins and no losses (14-0-0). Of his 14 victories, 4 came via knockout, 8 by submitting his opponent, and only twice by decision.
| 14 matches | 14 wins | 0 losses |
| By knockout | 4 | 0 |
| By submission | 8 | 0 |
| By decision | 2 | 0 |
Also Read: What country does Ilia Topuria represent?
Last Updated On February 8, 2024
FAQs
A. Alexander Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria is scheduled for February 17, 2024, as the main event of UFC 298.
A. Alexander Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria is set to take place at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, United States.
A. Alexander Volkanovski holds an MMA record of 26-3-0 and is currently the UFC featherweight champion.
A. Ilia Topuria holds an undefeated MMA record of 14 wins in 14 fights (14-0-0).
A. Volkanovski is an Australian national.
A. Alexander Volkanovski is 35 years old as of February 2024.
