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Ilia Topuria Snatches Belt From Alexander Volkanovski During Heated UFC 298 Presser: ‘I’m Gonna Humble You’

Making an attempt to turn into the primary fighter contained in the Octagon to beat Alexander Volkanovski on the featherweight restrict – incoming title challenger, Ilia Topuria was heckled with boos all through tonight’s UFC 298 press convention in Anaheim, earlier than he was corralled by safety officers after snatching the Australian’s title belt from his desk.

Topuria, the present quantity three ranked featherweight contender, headlines his first flagship occasion this weekend in California, competing for Octagon spoils for the primary time in a grudge battle with undisputed gold holder, Volkanovski.

And receiving flak for his barsh bravado within the weeks forward of his championship outing, Topuira – sporting a three-piece suit, vowed to “humble” Volkanovski throughout their UFC 298 title battle, in entrance of a raucous crowd who booed the Spaniard all through his exhibiting on the presser.

Ilia Topuria grabs title from Alexander Volkanovski

Promising a gap spherical KO win over New South Wales native, Volkanovski – who has by no means been crushed on the featherweight restrict since his transfer to the Dana White-led UFC, Topuria snatched the title belt from the desk of the incumbent through the press conference, resulting in a heated coming collectively, earlier than safety officers corralled the duo.

Sidelined since final summer season, Topuria, who’s closing as a slight betting underdog to beat Volkanovski at UFC 298 this weekend, most just lately capped off his unbeaten run with a fourteenth consecutive win, within the type of a choice shutout in opposition to Josh Emmett.

Going through off with former two-time light-weight title chaser, Volkanovski – who was sporting his “previous man” garb to tonight’s festivities, Ilia Topuria was booed and jeered off stage by the attending followers – as he seems to daybreak a brand new period on the featherweight limt, and spawn a recent undisputed title reign for the primary time in 5 years. 

Who wins at UFC 298: Alexander Volkanovski or Ilia Topuria?

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