UFC 298: Volkanovski vs. Topuria Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 298: Volkanovski vs. Topuria
United States
Main Card • Final
Georgia
R2, 3:32
Title Fight
Performance of the Night
Australia
R3, 5:00
Brazil
Ireland
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R2, 3:23
Performance of the Night
Russia
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
R2, 1:14
Japan
R3, 5:00
Ecuador
China
R1, 1:41
Performance of the Night
Early Prelims • Final
R3, 1:18
Wales
R3, 5:00
Jamaica
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
$50k POTN
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Amanda Lemos and Mackenzie Dern each received $50,000 for their high-intensity, back-and-forth strawweight preliminary card showdown.
Performance of the Night: Ilia Topuria earned $50,000 for his second-round walk-off knockout of featherweight king Alexander Volkanovski. Anthony Hernandez collected $50,000 for his second-round rear-naked choke submission over Roman Kopylov, and Zhang Mingyang secured $50,000 for his blistering 101-second first-round knockout over Brendson Ribeiro.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $350,000 | — | $50,000 | $400,000 | |
| LOSS | $750,000 | — | — | $750,000 | |
| WIN | $300,000 | $100,000 | — | $400,000 | |
| LOSS | $250,000 | — | — | $250,000 | |
| WIN | $55,000 | $55,000 | — | $110,000 | |
| LOSS | $108,000 | — | — | $108,000 | |
| WIN | $105,000 | $105,000 | — | $210,000 | |
| LOSS | $150,000 | — | — | $150,000 | |
| WIN | $66,000 | $66,000 | $50,000 | $182,000 | |
| LOSS | $80,000 | — | — | $80,000 | |
| WIN | $80,000 | $80,000 | $50,000 | $210,000 | |
| LOSS | $200,000 | — | $50,000 | $250,000 | |
| WIN | $100,000 | $100,000 | — | $200,000 | |
| LOSS | $23,000 | — | — | $23,000 | |
| WIN | $23,000 | $23,000 | — | $46,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | $50,000 | $70,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $15,000 | — | — | $15,000 | |
| WIN | $75,000 | $75,000 | — | $150,000 | |
| LOSS | $70,000 | — | — | $70,000 |
*Official fighter purses disclosed by the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC). Figures reflect contracted show money and official win bonuses. The totals do not include sponsor payouts, pay-per-view dividends, or undisclosed discretionary locker-room compensation. Performance bonuses of $50,000 each awarded to Amanda Lemos, Mackenzie Dern, Ilia Topuria, Anthony Hernandez, and Zhang Mingyang are incorporated into the estimated totals.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 298
Ilia Topuria became the first fighter representing Georgia and Spain to capture an undisputed UFC world title, finishing Alexander Volkanovski in round 2.
With his title-winning knockout, Topuria preserved his unblemished professional record, improving to 15-0-0 overall and 7-0 inside the UFC Octagon.
Alexander Volkanovski’s historic 1,526-day featherweight championship reign and 11-fight divisional winning streak were officially brought to an end.
UFC 298 generated a massive $7,264,734 live gate, establishing the highest-grossing live gate in Honda Center history across all sports and entertainment events.
A capacity crowd of 18,186 fans attended the event, setting the all-time attendance record for a UFC event hosted in Anaheim, California.
Merab Dvalishvili extended his winning streak to 10 consecutive UFC bouts by defeating former two-division champion Henry Cejudo via unanimous decision.
Dvalishvili completed 5 takedowns against Cejudo, becoming the only fighter in UFC bantamweight history to record 5 or more takedowns in seven consecutive bouts.
Irish welterweight Ian Machado Garry extended his pristine professional record to 14-0 (7-0 in the UFC) with a split-decision victory over ranked contender Geoff Neal.
Zhang Mingyang logged the fastest knockout debut by a Chinese-born light heavyweight in promotional history, stopping Brendson Ribeiro in just 101 seconds.
Anthony Hernandez notched his fifth consecutive UFC victory and fourth promotional submission win, tapping Roman Kopylov via rear-naked choke at 3:23 of Round 2.
Japan’s Rinya Nakamura spent 13 minutes and 3 seconds controlling Carlos Vera on the canvas, recording the highest control percentage (87%) on the card.
Junior Tafa made UFC history by stepping into a heavyweight matchup against Marcos Rogerio de Lima on less than 24 hours’ notice to replace his injured brother Justin Tafa.
When and where did UFC 298: Volkanovski vs. Topuria take place?
UFC 298: Volkanovski vs. Topuria took place on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
Who won the main event between Alexander Volkanovski and Ilia Topuria?
Ilia Topuria defeated Alexander Volkanovski via second-round knockout (punch) at 3:32 to capture the undisputed UFC Featherweight Championship.
Who won the co-main event at UFC 298?
Former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker defeated Paulo Costa via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 30–27) in a three-round war.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC 298?
Five fighters earned $50,000 bonuses: Amanda Lemos vs. Mackenzie Dern (Fight of the Night), and Ilia Topuria, Anthony Hernandez, and Zhang Mingyang (Performance of the Night).
What was the live gate and attendance for UFC 298?
UFC 298 generated a venue-record live gate of $7,264,734 with a sold-out attendance of 18,186 spectators at the Honda Center.
How did Ian Machado Garry perform against Geoff Neal?
Ian Machado Garry remained undefeated, advancing to 14-0-0 by securing a split decision victory (30–27, 28–29, 30–27) over Geoff Neal.
Who won the bantamweight clash between Merab Dvalishvili and Henry Cejudo?
Merab Dvalishvili defeated former two-division champion Henry Cejudo via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28), landing 5 takedowns and cementing his title shot.
Why did Junior Tafa fight on short notice at UFC 298?
Junior Tafa stepped in on less than 24 hours’ notice on weigh-in day after his brother Justin Tafa suffered an injury, taking on Marcos Rogerio de Lima.
How did Zhang Mingyang win his UFC debut?
Zhang Mingyang defeated Brendson Ribeiro via first-round knockout (punches) at 1:41, securing a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
How did Anthony Hernandez defeat Roman Kopylov?
Anthony Hernandez used relentless pressure and wrestling to submit Roman Kopylov via rear-naked choke at 3:23 of Round 2.
How long was Alexander Volkanovski’s featherweight title reign before UFC 298?
Alexander Volkanovski held the UFC Featherweight Championship for 1,526 days (from December 14, 2019, until February 17, 2024), successfully defending it 5 times.
Why was Amanda Lemos vs. Mackenzie Dern awarded Fight of the Night?
The strawweight bout featured tremendous back-and-forth action, heavy striking exchanges, and a knockdown by Lemos, resulting in a thrilling 29–28 unanimous decision victory for Lemos.
How did Danny Barlow win his promotional debut?
Contender Series graduate Danny Barlow knocked out Josh Quinlan via TKO (punches) at 1:18 of Round 3 in the featured early prelim bout.
Who were the commentators and cage announcer for UFC 298?
The cageside commentary trio consisted of Jon Anik, Joe Rogan, and Daniel Cormier, with Bruce Buffer serving as the official Octagon announcer.
How dominant was Rinya Nakamura’s wrestling against Carlos Vera?
Rinya Nakamura landed all 3 takedown attempts and logged 13 minutes and 3 seconds of ground control time, sweeping the judges’ scorecards 30–27 across the board.
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