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.