Alexander Volkanovski and Ilia Topuria have completed their final weigh-in and face-off before their UFC 298 featherweight title match, with both fighters expressing confidence and readiness for the fight.
Alexander Volkanovski and Ilia Topuria? Yeah, they’re done with the whole talking game. UFC 298’s championship main event is looming, and there’s just one thing left on the agenda.
Volkanovski, he’s defending his featherweight title for the sixth time. And who’s he up against? Topuria, the undefeated champ. This showdown’s happening on Saturday, right in Anaheim, Calif.
Friday was a big day. Both men hit the scale and had their final face-off at the UFC 298 ceremonial weigh-in. It was a sight to see.
The final staredown? Oh, it was intense. But don’t get me wrong, there was respect there too. Topuria, the newbie to the UFC world championship, was asked about his final thoughts before stepping into the octagon.
“I’m ready,” Topuria said to Joe Rogan. He was confident, saying, “They’re going to witness, I’m going to make history tomorrow night. One more sleep.”
Then it was Volkanovski’s turn to speak. Rogan mentioned Topuria’s confidence and the fact that he grabbed the belt at Thursday’s press conference.
Volkanovski, the champ, he doesn’t care about the trash talk. He’s all about who can back it up when the referee gives the go-ahead.
“All of that’s all over now, now he’s got to step in the octagon with me,” Volkanovski said. He was sure of himself, saying, “I’m going to show him. He crumbled at the presser, he’s going to crumble tomorrow as well. And still. Let’s go.”
UFC 298? It’s happening at the Honda Center. You can catch it live on pay-per-view.