UFC 298 Live Updates: Topuria stuns Volkanovski with second-round KO to win featherweight title [VIDEO]

Official result – Topuria won TKO-2 over Volkanovski (3:32). He is the new UFC featherweight champion.

The UFC featherweight title is on the line as UFC 298 takes place this Saturday, February 17 at Honda Center in Anaheim, California. The PPV event kicks off with the early prelims at 6 p.m. ET on UFC Fight Pass followed by prelims at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN/ESPN+. To close out the show, main card coverage begins at 10 p.m. on ESPN+ PPV.

In the co-main event, #3 Robert Whittaker and #6 Paulo Costa clash at 185 pounds. The main event features Alexander Volkanovski and Ilia Topuria, facing off for Volkanovski’s undisputed UFC featherweight title.

Volkanovski enters with -148 odds to win, while Topuria has +124 odds to win. The favored method of victory is Volkanovksi to win by Decision or KO (+250), per DraftKings Sportsbook.

We’ll be providing live updates throughout the fight with round-by-round scoring until a winner is determined.

Alexander Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria round-by-round results

Round 1 — Volkanovski 10-9

Both men slap a high five and here we go! Patient start with a lot of faints until Topuria tries a right hand that nearly lands. Sweeping low kick from Topuria connects. Another high right hand almost lands for the challenger Topuria. Sweeping left from Volk and he lets the challenger now. Topuria now opens up with a quick right. Volk now seizing control with leg kicks of his own.

Round 2 — Topuria KO

Nice left hook from Topuria hurts the champion momentarily. Topuria now cutting off the octagon a bit and pressing forward. Double jab from Volk. Fierce right hook and down goes Volk! He’s out cold and this is OVER! Topuria has done it, wow.