At UFC 298’s main event, Ilya Topria claimed victory by delivering a sensational performance that led him to defeat Volkanovski at 3:32 of the second round, earning the gold medal at the prestigious Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
An impactful right hand from Topria early in the second round sealed the match following a closely contested first five minutes. As Volkanovski moved towards the cage, he unwittingly walked into Topria’s left hand, resulting in a knockout.
Topria’s skills prevailed without further escalation, leaving Volkanovski unconscious on the canvas until eventually regaining consciousness to congratulate his adversary.
Securing the title, Topria made history as the first Spanish and Georgian UFC champion. Fans and experts alike foresee a bright future for him in a market that the UFC has yet to fully explore. Hunter Campbell, the UFC’s chief business officer, even flew to Spain before the match to negotiate with Topria.
