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UFC 298: Can Alexander Volkanovski Defeat Ilia Topuria in the Featherweight Title Fight?

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Get insights on the high-stakes battle between Alexander Volkanovski and Ilia Topuria at UFC 298 and the odds of Volkanovski breaking the age barrier in title fights.

In the upcoming UFC 298 event, all eyes are on the intense showdown between Alexander Volkanovski and Ilia Topuria for the featherweight title. Interestingly, fighters aged 35 and above in men's divisions below middleweight have struggled in title matches, boasting a record of 2-23. Can Volkanovski defy the odds and emerge victorious to secure his place in UFC history? The fight prediction buzz is in full swing, with experts at CBS Sports weighing in on who will claim victory on the Saturday night showdown in Anaheim.

Alexander Volkanovski is determined to school Ilia Topuria by giving him 'a lesson' after the Georgian-Spaniard snatched the featherweight belt from the veteran 'Old Man Volk.' At 35 years old, Volkanovski faces the challenge of battling younger competitors, a feat that has proven daunting for fighters in his age bracket with a disheartening 1-21 record in UFC title fights. The weigh-in results are eagerly anticipated as both fighters gear up to make their clash official for the highly anticipated Saturday event at the Honda Center.

Ilia Topuria stands on the cusp of a career-defining moment as UFC 298 looms closer, presenting a pivotal opportunity to reshape the featherweight division's dynamics. The event showcases a thrilling title fight between champion Alexander Volkanovski and the determined Ilia Topuria, promising fans a spectacle of skill and strategy. With the co-main event hosting another exhilarating clash, anticipation is at its peak as fighters gear up to battle it out for ultimate glory.

As the excitement builds for UFC 298, the spotlight shines on the clash of titans between Alexander Volkanovski and Ilia Topuria, setting the stage for a monumental showdown that will determine the fate of the featherweight division.

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UFC 298: Can Alexander Volkanovski beat Ilia Topuria and Father ... (ESPN)

UFC fighters ages 35 and over -- in men's divisions below middleweight -- have a record of 2-23 in title fights. Can Volkanovski be the one to break the ...

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UFC 298 predictions -- Alexander Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria: Fight ... (CBSSports.com)

Check out who the experts at CBS Sports are taking in the featherweight title fight on Saturday night in Anaheim.

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UFC 298: Alexander Volkanovski promises to teach Ilia Topuria 'a ... (Eurosport.com)

Alexander Volkanovski has promised to teach Ilia Topuria "a lesson" after the Georgian-Spaniard stole the featherweight belt from 'Old Man Volk'.

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UFC 298: Featherweight champ Alexander Volkanovski facing 2 ... (Yahoo Sports)

Volkanovski is 35, and fighters 35 and over are just 1-21 in UFC title fights against younger competitors in all the divisions south of middleweight.

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Weigh-In Results | UFC 298: Volkanovski vs Topuria (UFC)

The Fighters Step On The Scale In Anaheim To Make It Official For Saturday's Big Event.

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Ilia Topuria, against Volkanovski and the entire Honda Center in Los ... (MARCA.com)

As the UFC 298 event approaches, Ilia Topuria stands on the brink of redefining his career and potentially the landscape of the featherweight division.

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UFC 298 Predictions: Topuria vs. Volkanovski Title Fight, Whittaker ... (Sports Illustrated)

Headlining the card will be a featherweight title fight between champion Alexander Volkanovski and Ilia Topuria. The co-main event will feature a pivotal clash ...

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UFC 298 predictions: Who's picking Ilia Topuria to take the title from ... (Yahoo Sports)

Get pick results from our 11 editors, writers, radio hosts and videographers, as well as additional analysis, below. Anthony Hernandez vs. Roman Kopylov.

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Ilia Topuria gives cold prediction ahead of UFC 298 title fight (Video) (FanSided MMA)

Ilia Topuria hopes to put a screeching halt to Alexander Volkanovski's title reign. He revealed the round and method he plans to finish the champion.

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Renato Moicano: Alexander Volkanovski 'is going to put on a ... (Yahoo Sports)

Featherweight champion Volkanovski (26-3 MMA, 13-2 UFC) takes on Ilia Topuria (14-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) in Saturday's main event (pay-per-view, ESPN, ESPN+) at Honda ...

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