After suffering back-to-back knockouts, Volkanovski did end up taking some time off. He returned 14 months later to face Diego Lopes for the vacant featherweight title at UFC 314. He won the bout by unanimous decision to reclaim his 145-pound belt.

Alexander Volkanovski knows his rematch with Ilia Topuria after UFC 308 is all-or-nothing for his championship hopes.

Topuria knocked out Volkanovski at UFC 298 to win his first title in February 2024. After a sole successful defense followed against Max Holloway, the Spaniard bid farewell to the featherweight division.

Unbeaten Ilia Topuria stopped Alexander Volkanovski in the second round to claim the UFC featherweight title. Skip to main content. Open Main Menu Navigation. Open Search.

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 17: (L-R) Ilia Topuria of Germany battles Alexander Volkanovski of Australia in the UFC featherweight championship fight during the UFC 298 event at Honda Center on ...

Ilia Topuria and Alexander Volkanovski (Photo by Gary A. Vasquez/Imagn Images) TRENDING NEWS. Ilia Topuria Drops Bold Claim On Why He Is Expecting A Round 1 Finish Against Charles Oliveira.

Alexander Volkanovski is set to attempt to defend his featherweight belt at 145 pounds for the sixth time against Ilia Topuria in the main event of UFC 298.Volkanowski has successfully held the ...