Ilia Topuria expresses respect for Volkanovski and celebrates two years since his great achievement in the UFC.

Ilia Topuria (right) and Alexander Volkanovsky (left) after fight in UFC 298. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Ilia Topuria He fondly remembered night he won Alexander Volkanovsky in the Ultimate octagon. The Spaniard faced the Australian in the main event of UFC 298, which turns two years old this Tuesday (17), and, to celebrate the second anniversary of the achievement, made a point of remembering the feat on his social networks.

In an Instagram post, Topuria highlighted that two years have passed since he shared the octagon with Volkanovski, whom he described as a legend of the sport. The fighter also stated that it was one of the most memorable nights of his life and a moment he will always cherish.

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"It's been two years since I shared the octagon with a legend like..." Alexander Volkanovski"One of the most memorable nights of my life, and a moment I will always carry with me," she wrote. Ilia Topuria.

Ilia Topuria knocked out Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 298.

Ilia Topuria (left) fighting against Alexander Volkanovsky (dir.) in UFC 298. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter @UFCNews

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After struggling in the first round against the champion's jabs, speed, and kicks, Ilia Topuria He returned for the second round determined to finish the fight. Midway through the round, the Spaniard landed a series of blows on the Australian, who ended up being knocked out.

2 years ago today, @Topuriailia knocked out Alexander Volkanovsky to become the featherweight champion 🌹

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— UFC on Paramount+ (@UFConParamount) February 17, 2026

Ilia Topuria's UFC Future

After win Charles of the Bronx No. UFC 317 and win his second belt in the organization, Ilia Topuria announced a career break to deal with personal matters. With that, the Ultimate moved on, and Justin gaethje ended winning the interim title of the category.

Now back to sports activities, the Spanish He dreams of a duel. against Islam makhachev in an attempt to achieve the unprecedented triple championship. However, his friend and journalist Alvaro Colmenero advanced that Topuria must measure its strength with Justin gaethje at UFC Casa Branca.