We recently witnessed Alexander Volkanovski’s rebound from his defeat against Islam Makhachev, securing a victory against Yair Rodriguez at the recent UFC 290. Now, significant updates have emerged regarding next year’s first PPV, UFC 297. The event might feature a featherweight championship bout as the main event.
The Australian champion, Volkanovski, is looking to return to the Octagon in January. And the reports strongly suggest that he will defend his title against the contender, Ilia Topuria, in the main event. Let’s delve into the details.
Reports- Alexander Volkanovski Vs Ilia Topuria at UFC 297
Set for January 20, 2024, at an undisclosed location in Toronto, Canada, UFC 297 is shaping up to be an action-packed evening which will be the first event of the year. And now as per reports the featherweight champion has agreed for a bout with Topuria.
Recently, Topuria announced a potential showdown with Alexander Volkanovski for the featherweight belt at UFC 297 on January 20th, revealed on Spanish show ‘El Hormiguero.’
Interestingly, Volkanovski dropped a major hint on his social media, mentioning that January sounds like a good time for him. This strongly implies that he’s considering making an appearance at UFC 297.
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Volkanovski’s most recent bout was against Yair Rodriguez, culminating in a third-round TKO victory. This crucial win led to him to retain the UFC featherweight title, establishing him the greatest featherweight champion. As per reports, his upcoming match against Topuria could mark his 6th title defense. And it will be interesting to see will he be able to retain the belt or not.
Reported UFC 297 Card
- UFC Featherweight Championship bout: Alexander Volkanovski (c) vs. Ilia Topuria
- Featherweight bout: Arnold Allen vs. Movsar Evloev
- Bantamweight bout: Brad Katona vs. Garrett Armfield
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