Alexander Volkanovski looks to continue his dominant reign as UFC featherweight champion against the rising Ilia Topuria at UFC 298 on February 17. The fight will be in California and airs on ESPN+ PPV in the U.S.
Volkanovski is 13-2 with the UFC and beat Max Holloway in 2019 for the UFC featherweight title. “The Great” has successfully defended the belt five times, twice against Holloway. The Aussie’s last title defense was a TKO win in July against Yair Rodriguez. He’s coming off an October loss against Islam Makhachev for the UFC lightweight title.
Topuria joined the UFC in 2020 and is 6-0 for the promotion. In his last contest in June, "El Matador" beat Josh Emmett via unanimous decision. He has three wins in the octagon via knockout and one via submission.
Known for a rough boxing-like style, the 26-year-old Topuria will be a challenge for Volkanovski. Volkanovski, 35, has enlisted the services of Brad Riddell, an MMA fighter and kickboxer. Topuria believes age and two losses against Makhachev affected Volkanovski’s confidence, which will be enough for him to take the title from the Aussie.
WATCH: UFC 298: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria, exclusively on ESPN+
“If you think someone can imitate me, that means that your last fight has left you with lasting effects! I will knock you out in the first round. You're old, it's time to retire. It is time to move on and make way for the new era of Topuria,” Topuria said on Twitter/X.
The Sporting News will provide all you need to know about UFC 298, from time, channel, and card.
What time is UFC 298: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria today?
The early prelims start at 6 p.m. ET, with the prelims at 8 p.m. ET. The main card is at 10 p.m. ET. Volkanovski and Topuria should make their way to the octagon around 12:15 a.m. ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
| Region | Date | Early Prelims Start Time | Prelims Start Time | Main Card Start Time | Main Event Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (ET) | Saturday, February 17 | 6 p.m. ET | 8 p.m. ET | 10 p.m. ET | 12:15 a.m. ET |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, February 17 | 3 p.m. PT | 5 p.m. PT | 7 p.m. PT | 9:15 p.m. PT |
| UK and Ireland | Sunday, February 18 | 11 p.m. GMT | 1 a.m. GMT | 3 a.m. GMT | 5:15 a.m. GMT |
| Australia | Sunday, February 18 | 10 a.m. AEDT | 12 p.m. AEDT | 2 p.m. AEDT | 4:15 p.m. AEDT |
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How to watch UFC 298: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria
| Country | Date | Channel + Live Stream (main card) |
| United States | Saturday, February 17 | ESPN+, ESPN PPV |
| Canada | Saturday, February 17 | BELL, Rogers, Shaw, SaskTel, Videotron, Telus, Eastlink, UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass |
| United Kingdom | Sunday, February 18 | TNT Sports, TNT Sports Box Office |
| Australia | Sunday, February 18 | Main Event, Kayo Sports, Fetch TV, UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass |
UFC 298: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria PPV price, cost
In the U.S., the UFC 298 main card is available via pay-per-view on ESPN+, which also requires a subscription. The PPV price for UFC 298 is $79.99 for current subscribers. New subscribers can pay a bundle price of $134.98 for the UFC 298 pay-per-view and an ESPN+ annual subscription, which offers savings of more than 30 percent. Click here to learn about the different pricing and bundling options with the ESPN+ platform.
In the UK, the main card is on TNT Sports Box Office and will cost £19.99.
WATCH: UFC 298: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria, exclusively on ESPN+
| Product | Prices |
|---|---|
| ESPN+ Monthly Subscription | $10.99/mo |
| ESPN+ Annual Subscription | $109.99/yr |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu Ad-Supported | $14.99/mo |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu No-Ads | $24.99/mo |
| UFC PPV Standalone | $79.99 each |
| UFC PPV Package (UFC PPV & ESPN+ Annual) | $134.98, then $109.99/year |
| UFC PPV & The Disney Bundle | $79.99, then $14.99/mo |
UFC 298: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria full fight card
Main card
- Alexander Volkanovski (c) vs. Ilia Topuria for the UFC featherweight title
- Rob Whittaker vs. Paulo Costa; Middleweights
- Geoff Neal vs. Ian Machado Garry; Welterweights
- Merab Dvalishvili vs. Henry Cejudo; Bantamweights
- Anthony Hernandez vs. Roman Kopylov; Middleweights
Prelims
- Mackenzie Dern vs. Amanda Lemos; Strawweights
- Marcos Rogerio de Lima vs. Junior Tafa; Heavyweights
- Zhang Mingyang vs. Brendson Ribeiro; Light Heavyweights
- Rinya Nakamura vs. Carlos Vera; Bantamweights
Early Prelims
- Josh Quinlan vs. Danny Barlow; Welterweights
- Oban Elliott vs. Val Woodburn; Welterweights
- Andrea Lee vs. Miranda Maverick; Flyweights
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