News about Ilia Topuria

Alexander Volkanovski has been stewing on the sidelines since his KO defeat by Ilia Topuria brought an ignominious end to his featherweight reign. The Australian, who has been one of the UFC's most dominant fighters in recent years, is biding his time for a comeback and opened up on what could be next for him. Topuria's first defence is against Max Holloway in a hugely exciting UFC 308 match-up next month and Volkanovski may push to meet the winner. 

Australian MMA star Alex Volkanovski has posted lovely photos to social media from the recent christening of his baby daughter, Reign. The former UFC featherweight champion, 35, took to Instagram on Monday to share a series of photos from the intimate family christening at an Orthodox church. Volkanovski is the proud father of three little girls with his wife Emma, who he married on October 12, 2012. The pair are high school sweethearts and have been together for around 19 years.

Australian UFC star Alex Volkanovski has shared a story with the Sydney Swans about how one of his daughters hilariously trolled him over one of the darkest moments of his career. Volkanovski, 35, is coming off two of the toughest fights off his life after losing his featherweight strap to Ilia Topuria in February and suffering a brutal knockout to Islam Makhachev last October. His devastating loss to lightweight king Makhachev really took its toll on the Aussie, with fans and pundits expressing concern about his mental well-being afterwards.

Ilia Topuria's (left) star had never soared as high as it did when he knocked out Alexander Volkanovski to become UFC featherweight champion. He was Spanish royalty in MMA but the last couple of months has seen him handle the next step questionably, according to Daniel Cormier (inset). Topuria's next move is not yet known and he appears to have lost momentum in the public eye. He insisted the BMF belt should be on the line if he is to agree to fight Max Holloway (right) and appears to be reluctant to make his next move. 

Paddy 'the Baddy' Pimblett and his wife, Laura, have welcomed twin girls into the world, they shared on social media on Wednesday night. The special day actually cane a week ago, with the couple gushing over their babies Betsy and Margot. 'Never felt a love like this, my forever best friends,' Laura wrote on Instagram

Max Holloway has claimed Ilia Topuria is 'super questionable' and hit out at the Spaniard's demands over a fight. Topuria holds the featherweight title, a belt Holloway wants back having just demolished Justin Gaethje with an iconic KO for the BMF belt at UFC 300.  Now Topuria is insisting the BMF accolade will be on the line if he is to grant 'Blessed' a shot at him in his first title defence. He posted a lengthy message on X, attempting to put Holloway in his place, writing: 'The only thing questionable about me is whether I finish you by KO or submission.

Alex Pereira left fellow UFC fighters in awe after delivering a stunning first round knockout of Jamahal Hill at UFC 300. The Brazilian star successfully defended his UFC light heavyweight title in the main event as part of one of the most packed cards in the promotion's history. Pereira, who has been claimed to have the hardest punch in the world, sent Hill sprawling to the canvas with a left hook in the opening round.

Sterling says he will be fighting at UFC 300 this weekend if he defended his bantamweight championship against O'Malley, with UFC supremo Dana White agreeing to discipline the right. However, 'Suga' won the title thanks to a dramatic second round victory, while Australian star Volkanovski went on to lose his belt to Ilia Topuria.

After speaking with the country's Prime Minister on Tuesday, Ilia Topuria was promised a Spanish citizenship. The 27-year-old became the first Spanish champion in UFC history after defeating Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 298. Topuria threw a heavy right right over the shoulder and onto the chin of 'The Great One,' who crumpled to the canvas at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.

Any worries that the UFC were running out of potential stars was dismissed earlier this month, when Ilia Topuria's career was on the rise to fame. After winning a dazzling KO victory over Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 298, the 27-year-old became the first Spanish champion in UFC history. At the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, Topuria threw a heavy right right across the shoulder and onto the chin of 'The Great', who crumpled to the canvas.

Ilia Topuria, the UFC featherweight champion, was welcomed with a hero's welcome ahead of Real Madrid's match against Sevilla, before striking a pose with both sets of players. After his stunning KO victory over Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 298 earlier this month, the 27-year-old became the first Spanish champion in UFC history. Topuria's threw a massive right just over the shoulder and into the chin of 'The Great', the story of a big right who crumpled to the canvas at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.

When Real Madrid Perez' president announced a new European Super League on Spanish television in April 2021, he was on the brink of ruin. We'll be dead in 2024,' says the poet.' Well, we're now in 2024, and Real Madrid isn't dead, as it turns out. They aren't even resting in Monty Python-speak. On the other hand, they have just agreed to a five-year contract with the world's most expensive player.

Alexander Volkanovski, the UFC featherweight champion, was taught a brutal lesson by Father Time on Saturday night. Volkanovski teased the possibility that he would be a victim of the 'Over 35' UFC title fight curse in the build-up to his UFC 298 main event clash with Ilia Topuria. The Australian mocked the prospect that he would taste defeat to his Georgian counter-part, who has previously been likened to Conor McGregor, before watching Topuria claim his UFC crown.

In a comedic viral video from UFC 298 on Saturday night, an ostensibly out of place Mark Zuckerberg is seen looking uncomfortably out of place. Zuckerberg shocked fans by appearing in Alexander Volkanovski's corner in California, where he and his team walked to the Octagon with the Australian featherweight and his crew ahead of their fight against Ilia Topuria. As Volkanovski suffered a humiliating loss to Topuria on the night, the Facebook founder, who specialises in mixed martial arts and was even scheduled to face fellow billionaire Elon Musk last year, could only watch on.

After Dana White's announcement on social media last night, UFC 300 fans have been left out at UFC 300. White dropped the bombshell news for the monumental event in the aftermath of UFC 298, which saw Ilia Topuria surprise Alexander Volkanovski to win the Featherweight Championship in California. Alex Pereira and Jamahal Hill will compete in the main event of UFC 300 in Las Vegas on September 13th for Pereira's Light Heavyweight Championship. A number of other fights have also been announced, with Zhang Weili expected to defend her women's strawweight title against Yan Xiaonan and Max Holloway, but it isn't a card that hasn't gone well on social media. Fans have expressed their dissatisfaction with UFC 300's main event, with others appearing to be overwhelmed by what they see as one of the largest events in the promotion's history.

After brutally beating Alexander Volkanovski out of the gate, Ilia Topuria is the current UFC featherweight champion of the world. El Matador was the bull and the 145-pound king kept his pre-fight promise to end it early. His concussive power made the difference between a man eight years his senior, who had ruled the roost so largely in the division, and tech billionaire Mark Zuckerberg in his corner on the night. Spain has a first UFC champion and he has defyned the odds in a fine manner. Volkanovski's first round was upbeat, working outside and aware of the danger posed by his opponent's heavy hands.

The UFC president announced the news in Anaheim after UFC 298, which saw Ilia Topuria surprise Alexander Volkanovski to win the Featherweight Championship. Topuria crowned the featherweight champion with a brutal knockout, as well as the coveted pound-for-pound king of the sport. The build-up to the iconic UFC 300 began with a bombshell main event, which will see the Brazilian defend his crown against former champion Hill in what promises to be another fruitful year.

In the main event of Saturday night's show in California, the Australian featherweight took on the unbeaten Ilia Topuria. Zuckerberg, who specialises in mixed martial arts and was supposed to confront fellow billionaire Elon Musk, was sitting cageside earlier this night before starting a Team Volkanovski tracksuit ahead of the fight. He could be seen cheering as the fight progressed, seemingly beaming with joy as he watched Volkanovski fight in what was his 30th fight of his career.

For all the most recent news and live reaction from UFC 298, be sure to visit Mail Sport's live blog. Alexander Volkanovski faces Ilia Topuria for the featherweight championship on the evening's biggest headliner. There's plenty of action to enjoy before then, as well as a stacked full of great match-ups. Both eyes will be on Ian Garry as he takes on Geoff Neal, while Henry Cejudo faces Merab Dvashvili and Robert Whittaker in a big middleweight match.

Conor McGregor, the UFC's superstar, has guessed exactly how he sees Australian champion Alexander Volkanovski defeating Ilia Topuria at UFC 298 on Sunday. On Sunday (AEDT), the two will clash in Anaheim, California, with Volkanovski aiming for his sixth title defense in his return to the 145-pound division.

They were once bitter rivals, but Islam Makhachev has made a classy gesture to Alex Volkanovski on the eve of his featherweight title showdown with Ilia Topuria. Volkanovski, 35, will defend his title against the undefeated challenge in UFC 298, which takes place in Anaheim, California, on Sunday.

Following a training failure, Australian heavyweight Justin Tafa (pictured inset) has been ruled out of UFC 298 against Brazilian Marcos Rogerio de Lima (left). And Tafa's last-minute replacement will stun many followers ahead of the Anaheim, California game.

When gold - and perhaps careers - are put on the line at UFC 298, fight enthusiasts are primed for a blockbuster this weekend. Alexander Volkanovski, the former pound-for-pound king of Anaheim, California, is a celebrity on the line against the undefeated Ilia Topuria. Onlookers will be keen to see if the Australian bulldozer will recover from lightweight terror after suffering a brutal beating at the hands of champion Islam Makhachev in October.

When Alex Volkanovski takes on Ilia Topuria next weekend, he is expected to crack a notorious UFC curse that has destroyed many UFC veterans' careers. In the main event of UFC 298, which takes place in Anaheim, California, Volkanovski will defend his title against the undefeated challenger.