Alexander Volkanovski made a controversial return to the Octagon just four months after his knockout loss to Islam Makhachev, facing undefeated Ilia Topuria in the main event of UFC 298. Henry Cejudo also took on Merab Dvalishvili, who entered riding a nine-fight win streak in the division and was coming off a career-best performance against Petr Yan.
Canceled Fights
7 fights canceledDanny BarlowCANCELEDYusaku KinoshitaReason: Kinoshita Withdrew
Marcos Rogerio de LimaCANCELEDJustin TafaReason: Tafa Injury
Anthony HernandezCANCELEDIkram AliskerovReason: Aliskerov Withdrew
Tai TuivasaCANCELEDMarcin TyburaReason: Bout Rescheduled
Tatiana SuarezCANCELEDAmanda LemosReason: Suarez Withdrew
Rinya NakamuraCANCELEDBrady HiestandReason: Hiestand Withdrew
AJ DobsonCANCELEDTresean GoreReason: Gore Shoulder Injury
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JH
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JH
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JH
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FT
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JR
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