UFC 298: Alexander Volkanovski reacts to devastating loss to Ilia Topuria

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Alexander Volkanovski has admitted “sometimes you’re the nail” after losing his title to Ilia Topuria at UFC 298. Volkanovski’s four-year reign as featherweight champion came to an end on Saturday, as Georgian-Spaniard Topuria knocked out the Australian in round two to take the belt. That’s all you need in this sport.” open image in gallery Topuria scored the knockout in round two, winning the UFC men’s featherweight title Topuria, 27, knocked out Volkanovski with a perfect right hook to stay unbeaten and become the first UFC champion to represent Spain or Georgia. “That probably won’t be until later in the year, so obviously the timing will be perfect for me to spend time with the, rest up a little bit, look after myself, and then we’ll get back in there and we’ll make it right.” open image in gallery Volkanovski in the moments after his defeat by Topuria Volkanovski won the UFC featherweight title in 2019 and successfully retained it five times before losing to Topuria.