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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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02.17.2024 | 11:55 PM ET

I'm the best.

Predictions: 9 of 9 Winners, 7 Perfect, 625 Points   |   Tied for 1201st

I'm Incredible. Ian Machado Garry caressed his omoplata today.
Called it... bank on it!

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02.17.2024 | 11:55 PM ET

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

30-27 is a little too much on Neal but at the same time, Garry was the first to strike and he made it barely entertaining 

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2024.02.17 11:55 PM ET

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Robert Whittaker vs. Paulo Costa
Tapology Community Predictions: 6698  
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02.17.2024 | 11:55 PM ET

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

My only hope is to one day watch shavkat choke out a bloodied and beaten up Ian garry. 

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02.17.2024 | 11:55 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 680 Points   |   Tied for 614th

edwards vs garry, if it ever happens, might be the most dull fight ever televised
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02.17.2024 | 11:56 PM ET

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

upset next
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02.17.2024 | 11:56 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 365 Points   |   Tied for 5301st

Garry has a really good kicking game and knows how to use the length of his limbs, but I don't see a chance against fighters in the Top 10 who have good pressure ability and who can assimilate his power.

* Edited at 02.17.2024, 11:57 PM ET *

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02.17.2024 | 11:56 PM ET

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

@RustyTennakoon 
I'm expecting that as well. The matchup does make sense if you look at the rankings

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papuhart
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02.17.2024 | 11:56 PM ET

got a bit emotional watching Wand's getting HOF. man, mma was different. As a brazilian, u hear those stories at school all day. CTE king. People thinks Khalil Rounthree is violent and Jiri Prochakza is fearless, Wand was a PSYCHO

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02.17.2024 | 11:57 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 6 Perfect, 690 Points   |   Tied for 455th

The kicks/knees were the difference. 
gliese58i
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02.17.2024 | 11:57 PM ET

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

Don't forget that Garry is only 26. There were a lot of people that hated Sean O'Malley early in his career for being ****y and protected by the UFC and he became the champion in a tougher division than the one Ian is in.
Not saying Garry would have a chance in hell against Edwards right now but he has many years ahead of him to evolve.

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broccoliman
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02.17.2024 | 11:57 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 555 Points   |   Tied for 2364th

not feeling confident in my costa pick 
Swords Song
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02.17.2024 | 11:58 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 6 Perfect, 690 Points   |   Tied for 455th

Doesnt care about money or fame has aged terribly for Costa lmao
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02.17.2024 | 11:58 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 540 Points   |   Tied for 2633rd

Whittaker taking this to decision, but deep down I want Costa to win he's very entertaining. Wanna see Costa vs Du Plessis in a slugfest
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02.17.2024 | 11:58 PM ET

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

@el222 
 You are forgetting that Leon will fight Belal soon. I understand, is really hard to remember belal exist 

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02.17.2024 | 11:58 PM ET

Its like a hooligan getting killing training. these dudes walked in gang's at chute boxe and seeking fight with other gyms. their spars was full contact with multiple knockdowns. insane 

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02.17.2024 | 11:59 PM ET

Nakamura ****** me smdh

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 6 Perfect, 590 Points   |   Tied for 1846th



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02.17.2024 | 11:59 PM ET

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

I'm hoping for a WAR
GreenTeaEnthusiast
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02.17.2024 | 11:59 PM ET

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

This first round's going to be ballsy. Costa might put Rob to sleep in the fire. If Whittaker can survive the early onslaught, he's going to put Costa away. This won't go to the judges.
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02.17.2024 | 11:59 PM ET

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

That clubbed to death walkout track is a W

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02.17.2024 | 11:59 PM ET

@Gliesie

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

I think they are all corrupt. Also don't forget Doug Crosby

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