UFC News
UFC 298 Results: Amanda Lemos defeats Mackenzie Dern (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - February 17, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 298 results, including the featured prelim between Mackenzie Dern and Amanda Lemos. Dern (13-4 MMA) will enter the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a TKO loss to former division champion Jessica Andrade at November’s UFC 295 event in New York City. Prior to that setback, Dern was coming off a unanimous decision win over Angela Hill in May of 2023.
UFC 298 Results: Marcos Rogerio de Lima TKO's Junior Tafa (Video)
Chris Taylor - February 17, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 298 results, including the heavyweight prelim between Marcos Rogerio de Lima and Junior Tafa. De Lima (21-10-1 MMA) will enter the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a TKO loss to Derrick Lewis last July at UFC 291. Prior to that setback, the Brazilian was coming off back-to-back wins over Andrei Arlovski and Waldo Cortes-Acosta respectively.
UFC 298: 'Volkanovski vs. Topuria' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - February 17, 2024
The Octagon returns to Anaheim, California, for tonight’s UFC 298 event, a twelve-bout fight card headlined by Alex Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria. Volkanovski (26-3 MMA) will enter the contest looking to rebound from the nasty knockout loss he suffered to Islam Makhachev in a short notice fight for the promotion‘s lightweight title at UFC 294. ‘The Great’ has never lost at featherweight and will be looking to defend his 145lbs title for the sixth time when takes to the Octagon this evening.
UFC 298 salaries revealed: Alexander Volkanovski leads the way
Cole Shelton - February 17, 2024
Alexander Volkanovski will be pocketing the most money at UFC 298. UFC 298 is set to go down on Saturday night in Anaheim, California and the salaries for the card have been released. Combat sports reporter Manouk Akopyan obtained a copy of the guaranteed minimum purses and bonuses for UFC 298, as filed with the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC).
Demetrious Johnson shares high praise for Ilia Topuria ahead of UFC 298: “The last person who I felt that way about, to be honest, was Conor McGregor”
Harry Kettle - February 17, 2024
Demetrious Johnson has given his thoughts on the rise of Ilia Topuria ahead of UFC 298 this evening. Tonight, Ilia Topuria has the chance to change his life forever. He will walk into UFC 298 as the challenger, but he aims to walk out as the champion. He will be battling Alexander Volkanovski for the UFC featherweight title with many believing he has a good chance at coming out on top.
Ian Machado Garry confirms plans to “retire” Colby Covington after UFC 298: “There’s only one choice”
Harry Kettle - February 17, 2024
UFC star Ian Machado Garry has made it clear that he wants to retire Colby Covington if he gets past Geoff Neal. This weekend, Ian Machado Garry faces his toughest test to date when he battles Geoff Neal. In the eyes of many, this serves as a really good insight into where he’s at in the welterweight division.
Max Holloway shares prediction for Alexander Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria: "There's a reason they didn't give me Ilia"
Cole Shelton - February 16, 2024
Max Holloway has shared his prediction for the UFC 298 featherweight title fight between Alexander Volkanovski and Ilia Topuria. Volkanovski is returning to the featherweight division to take on the undefeated Topuria in a highly-anticipated matchup. It’s a scrap that many fans are looking forward to and one many are torn on who will win.
Ian Machado Garry clears up rumors about highly publicized marriage: "My wife does not have a boyfriend"
Josh Evanoff - February 16, 2024
UFC welterweight contender Ian Machado Garry wants to clear a few things up. ‘The Future’ is currently slated to return at UFC 298 tomorrow night against Geoff Neal. The bout is a re-booking, as the two were set to fight last August. However, ‘Handz of Steel’ was forced to withdraw due to injury, and Ian Machado Garry wound up defeating short-notice replacement Neil Magny.
Joe Rogan doesn't hold back on Sean Strickland's sparring session with Sneako: "I don't know why he wanted to do that"
Josh Evanoff - February 16, 2024
UFC commentator Joe Rogan wasn’t happy to see Sean Strickland’s sparring session with Sneako last week. ‘Tarzan’ has become one of the most controversial fighters in the UFC today, and it didn’t happen by accident. In Sean Strickland’s career thus far, he’s made a name for himself in a variety of ways. One thing that consistently keeps the former champion in the news, is his wild sparring sessions.
Ian Machado Garry explains why he's so confident he would beat Khamzat Chimaev in a potential fight: "Whats he gonna do?"
Cole Shelton - February 16, 2024
Ian Machado Garry has full confidence he will defeat Khamzat Chimaev if the two ever fight in the UFC. Garry is one of the top contenders at welterweight and is set to face Geoff Neal on the main card of UFC 298 on Saturday. Should he win, he would be right in the title conversation at welterweight. One person who has been linked to a title shot at welterweight is Chimaev, despite the Swede going up to middleweight in his last fight.
UFC 298's Merab Dvalishvili scolds Sean O’Malley over money comments on Henry Cejudo: "This is bullsh*t"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 16, 2024
UFC 298 fighter Merab Dvalishvili has caught wind of recent comments about Henry Cejudo made by Sean O’Malley. O’Malley and Cejudo have had verbal exchanges, with O’Malley expressing his belief that “Triple C” is down bad and will be fighting this Saturday night because he needs money. This is despite Cejudo vowing to retire if he is unable to defeat Merab.
UFC 298 Weigh-Ins: Fight Cancelled, Main Event Title Bout between Alexander Volkanovski & Ilia Topuria Official
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 16, 2024
One fight on the UFC 298 card has been cancelled, but thankfully the championship main event between Alexander Volkanovski and Ilia Topuria is still on. Weigh-in day is always a stressful time for the fighters and fans. You never know who might have issues before, during, and after tipping the scale. In this case. a fight that had been scheduled for the ESPN portion of the UFC 298 prelims has been scrapped. The kicker is that an injury is to blame.