UFC 298 · 17 Feb 2024 · Full fight
Volkanovski vs. Topuria — Full Fight
Ilia Topuria by KO · Round 2
Fight breakdown
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 kick — Volkanovski starts building the outside-kicking game early.
- 1:01R1 — Topuria right hand — Topuria lands a clean early right hand to show the counter threat.
- 3:19R1 — heavy Topuria counter — Topuria flashes the power that will become decisive later.
- 5:05R1 — both have moments — The 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 lands — Topuria begins finding bigger boxing moments in round two.
- 6:58R2 — pressure builds — Topuria keeps Volkanovski reacting as the champion looks for counters.
- 9:00R2 — knockout sequence — Topuria lands the fight-ending power shot against the fence.
- 10:26Replay — stoppage — Replay shows the finishing right hand and referee Jason Herzog stepping in.
- 10:47Result announced — Topuria is announced as winner by knockout in round two.