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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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Sirspudgreg
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02.17.2024 | 7:58 PM ET

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

This fight feels like a sparring session. Like nothing’s at stake. Has an apex feel to it 
DevinM34
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02.17.2024 | 7:58 PM ET

Predictions: 11 of 12 Winners, 7 Perfect, 765 Points   |   Tied for 114th

Barlow is still raw, but he's got potential to stick in the UFC. Just gotta keep his hands up

"My balls was hot"

2024.02.17 7:58 PM ET

Round 3 In Progress

Josh Quinlan vs. Danny Barlow
gliese58i
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02.17.2024 | 7:59 PM ET

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

Quinlan is very meh still, Barlow has held up well in a pedestrian fight. 20-18 Barlow

"She’ll go there and smash her. She’ll get a title shot, become a UFC champion. We have a Ronda Rousey on steroids. This is what we have.” - Ali Abdelaziz on Kayla Harrison

Demigod_Dan
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02.17.2024 | 7:59 PM ET

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

OH **** BGRDISNFGJKLSDKJLGNFDSLGDSFGSDGSD

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Nirvanaguy007
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02.17.2024 | 7:59 PM ET

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

finally

"how bout u go an **** off my page then u peice of **** u think we need a stupid ****witt like u telling us about looking good who the **** are u take your worthless advice and get the **** out of here"

AyyLmaonnaise
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02.17.2024 | 7:59 PM ET

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

Good performance by Barlow. He is very raw but has so much natural talent 

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Oneyecrook
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02.17.2024 | 7:59 PM ET

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

my boyyyyyyyy
Sexy Beefer
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02.17.2024 | 7:59 PM ET

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

All I gotta say is.......Yikes....

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gliese58i
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02.17.2024 | 8:00 PM ET

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

There are multiple ways for Quinlan to approach this but he's a bit of a nothingburger, was hoping to see some improvement. He needed to either pressure fight or mix in grappling.

"She’ll go there and smash her. She’ll get a title shot, become a UFC champion. We have a Ronda Rousey on steroids. This is what we have.” - Ali Abdelaziz on Kayla Harrison

Noxx
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02.17.2024 | 8:00 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 515 Points   |   Tied for 3104th

Great showing by Barlow

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jeffferson
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02.17.2024 | 8:00 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 540 Points   |   Tied for 2633rd

That eyeee

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Dstone
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02.17.2024 | 8:00 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 590 Points   |   Tied for 1846th

Bru

"ZAZAAAAA"

502Wood
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02.17.2024 | 8:00 PM ET

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

Impressive,. Still thinks he needs to carry his hands higher and tuck that chin or somebody is gonna catch him.
SANGRES
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02.17.2024 | 8:00 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 7 Perfect, 690 Points   |   Tied for 526th

Lefthand2god baby!!!

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GoatChael
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02.17.2024 | 8:00 PM ET

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

Man what a finish
DevinM34
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02.17.2024 | 8:00 PM ET

Predictions: 11 of 12 Winners, 7 Perfect, 765 Points   |   Tied for 114th

That ref gave him every chance lol

"My balls was hot"

Saikko
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02.17.2024 | 8:00 PM ET

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

Herzog saved the life of a man tonight.

"En tu decision esta el cambio."

2024.02.17 8:00 PM ET

bout result

Danny Barlow defeats Josh Quinlan via KO/TKO at 1:18 of Round 3
DRstoppage
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02.17.2024 | 8:00 PM ET

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

Barlow will be a force once he tightens up 💪
Mothswords
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02.17.2024 | 8:00 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 645 Points   |   Tied for 894th

3 words to describe barlow. Raw Green TALENTED 
Jodra
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02.17.2024 | 8:00 PM ET

Holy Quinlan seems like he's out on his feet.

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