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UFC 298: Volkanovski vs. Topuria

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11.07.2023 | 10:58 AM ET

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UFC 298
  • Saturday 02.17.2024 at 06:30 PM ET
  • U.S. Broadcast: Pay Per View | Prelims: ESPN
  • Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
  • Ownership: Endeavor
  • Venue: Honda Center
  • Location: Anaheim, California, United States
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • TV Announcers: Jon Anik, Joe Rogan, Michael Bisping
  • Ring Announcer: Bruce Buffer
  • Post-Fight Interviews: Joe Rogan
  • Ticket Revenue (live gate): $7,260,000
  • Attendance: 18,186
  • MMA Bouts: 12
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Bout   Info
Ilia Topuria   defeats   Alexander Volkanovski   via KO/TKO, Right Hook   3:32 Round 2 of 5, 8:32 Total Bout Page
Robert Whittaker   defeats   Paulo Costa   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Ian Machado Garry   defeats   Geoff Neal   via Decision, Split   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Merab Dvalishvili   defeats   Henry Cejudo   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Anthony Hernandez   defeats   Roman Kopylov   via Submission, Rear Naked Choke   3:23 Round 2 of 3, 8:23 Total Bout Page
Amanda Lemos   defeats   Mackenzie Dern   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Marcos Rogério de Lima   defeats   Junior Tafa   via KO/TKO, Leg Kicks to Ground and Pound   1:14 Round 2 of 3, 6:14 Total Bout Page
Rinya Nakamura   defeats   Carlos Vera   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Mingyang Zhang   defeats   Brendson Ribeiro   via KO/TKO, Punches to Hammerfists   1:41 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Danny Barlow   defeats   Josh Quinlan   via KO/TKO, Punches   1:18 Round 3 of 3, 11:18 Total Bout Page
Oban Elliott   defeats   Val Woodburn   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Miranda Maverick   defeats   Andrea Lee   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page

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el_guapo
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02.17.2024 | 7:16 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 665 Points   |   Tied for 672nd

Despite his nickname, still hilarious to me the white guy in this fight is coming out to gangsters paradise

"It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog. - Alexander Volkanovski"

Demigod_Dan
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02.17.2024 | 7:16 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 380 Points   |   Tied for 5201st

what is going on LMFAO

"Self-imposed discipline is the surest way to increase the quality of your existence. "

corygraves
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02.17.2024 | 7:17 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 0 Perfect, 500 Points   |   Tied for 3413th

Even if Oban wins, he's not lasting long in UFC 
andreypa
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02.17.2024 | 7:18 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 455 Points   |   Tied for 4223rd

I think Woodburn might be Rd1. He is tiiired giving resistance now.
blacksneakybird
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02.17.2024 | 7:18 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 6 Perfect, 680 Points   |   Tied for 549th

They both give me PFL vibes. They don't belong here
Sexy Beefer
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02.17.2024 | 7:19 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 590 Points   |   Tied for 1704th

Wow. Both of these guys are terrible. Who would have known?

"We all have one instinct, which is to survive. But we have only one guarantee, which is that we will in fact, won't survive. - Steve-O, of all ******* people"

andreypa
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02.17.2024 | 7:19 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 455 Points   |   Tied for 4223rd

Can we get 2 more just like that for prediction purposes. But I doubt it lasts that long.
AyyLmaonnaise
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02.17.2024 | 7:20 PM ET

Predictions: 11 of 12 Winners, 6 Perfect, 790 Points   |   Tied for 66th

10-9 oban. He is the better fighter but he has no head movement at all

"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"

502Wood
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02.17.2024 | 7:20 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 455 Points   |   Tied for 4223rd

10-9 Elliott. Woodburn is gassed. 
Joshjeffords
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02.17.2024 | 7:20 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 505 Points   |   Tied for 3322nd

LOL *** that was a Bellator round Obo won it though.

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DRstoppage
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02.17.2024 | 7:20 PM ET

Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 325 Points   |   Tied for 5680th

That first minute was brilliant !
justbleedmma
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02.17.2024 | 7:20 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 605 Points   |   Tied for 1451st

10-9 Val, still confident in my pick

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andreypa
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02.17.2024 | 7:20 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 455 Points   |   Tied for 4223rd

Woodburn just burned everything in that 1st. Doubt that Ko power is left.
Jbustan
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02.17.2024 | 7:20 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 6 Perfect, 640 Points   |   Tied for 961st

High intensity round
VicStrk
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02.17.2024 | 7:21 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 440 Points   |   Tied for 4431st

After the major explosion in the beginning woodburn is fading 

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GoatChael
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02.17.2024 | 7:21 PM ET

Predictions: 11 of 12 Winners, 7 Perfect, 805 Points   |   Tied for 45th with 11 others

Almost saw my pick going out the window but that was a solid 10-9 for Eliott despite the knockdown
gliese58i
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02.17.2024 | 7:22 PM ET

@Noxx

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 465 Points   |   Tied for 3992nd

No way, I actually like Urbina.

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2024.02.17 7:22 PM ET

Round 2 In Progress

Val Woodburn vs. Oban Elliott
Sexy Beefer
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02.17.2024 | 7:23 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 590 Points   |   Tied for 1704th

Yeah. Grapple the guy who just dominated you in the last round with grappling. Genius.

"We all have one instinct, which is to survive. But we have only one guarantee, which is that we will in fact, won't survive. - Steve-O, of all ******* people"

Oneyecrook
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02.17.2024 | 7:23 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 530 Points   |   Tied for 2880th

gassed
Escanor
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02.17.2024 | 7:24 PM ET

Why going to the ground when u r doing well on the feet

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