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Ilia Topuria Dethrones Alexander Volkanovski, Shakes Up UFC Featherweight Division

Topuria's knockout victory at UFC 298 earns him the featherweight title and a spot in the P4P rankings, setting the stage for an exciting era in the division.

  • Ilia Topuria claims the UFC featherweight title with a knockout victory over Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 298, marking his debut in the UFC's P4P rankings at No. 5.
  • Alexander Volkanovski, former featherweight champion, expresses sportsmanship by congratulating Topuria on his victory and is open to a rematch.
  • Topuria's win is compared to Conor McGregor's rise, with his knockout power and charisma drawing parallels.
  • The UFC featherweight division is revitalized with Topuria's victory, opening new opportunities for contenders.
  • Volkanovski's loss is analyzed as a result of getting comfortable in the stand-up game, with suggestions that he should have utilized his ground game.
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