Volkanovski on Topuria’s defeat: “The loss to Makhachev was completely different”

Dmitriy Kel Feb. 18, 2024, 2:03 p.m.

Former UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski spoke about the early defeat from Ilia Topuria, which cost him the title.

Today, February 18, in the main event of UFC 298 in Anaheim, USA, the Australian lost to the Georgian by knockout in the second round.

“Losing to Makhachev was completely different. This time I was positive throughout the fight. Yes, I’m still positive! He just caught me, that's all. I felt great in the cage and responded well to his movements. But Elijah still caught me.

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In the first round I thought: “Okay, now I’ll start putting pressure on him.” And then he caught me. This happens in our game,” Volkanovski was quoted as saying by MMA Junkie.

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