349 - UFC 298 Recap - UFC 300 Main Event
MMA on the Rocks
English - February 19, 2024 04:31 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsSports Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
UFC 298 delivered a night of unexpected turns and exciting battles. Here's a quick breakdown:
Main Event:
In an impressive upset, Ilia Topuria dethroned featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski with a thunderous knockout in the second round. This marks Volkanovski's first loss in the division and throws the weight class wide open.
Other Notable Bouts:
Robert Whittaker out-pointed Paulo Costa in a thrilling middleweight battle, solidifying his position as a top contender.
Merab Dvalishvili outgrappled UFC legend Henry Cejudo in a dominant decision victory, keeping his bantamweight title aspirations alive.
Amanda Lemos surprised many with a unanimous decision win over grappling specialist Mackenzie Dern, showcasing her striking prowess.
Ian Garry emerged victorious in a split decision over Geoff Neal in a welterweight clash, further establishing his name in the young division.
Surprises:
Volkanovski's loss was the biggest shocker, leaving fans questioning his if he really is too old to compete at the highest level.
Cejudo's return wasn't as triumphant as he hoped, raising doubts about his future in the sport.
Lemos' win over Dern showcased her evolution as a well-rounded fighter.
Familiar Victories:
Overall:
UFC 298 was a night of unexpected outcomes and exciting fights. The featherweight division has a new champion, and other weight classes saw potential title contenders emerge. Stay tuned for the fallout and future matchups as the UFC landscape adjusts to these shake-ups.
We also finally found out who will be headlining UFC 300. As always, thank you for the shares, comments, feedback and criticism - cheers!
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