(ALSO SEE: Sean Shelby’s Shoes: What’s next for Alexander Volkanovski after UFC 298 title loss? ) A new era in the featherweight division is underway after Ilia Topuria claimed the title from Alexander Volkanovski in dramatic fashion Saturday at UFC 298 . Topuria (15-0 MMA, 7-0 UFC) delivered on his promise to deliver a highlight-reel knockout when he dropped and stopped Volkanovski (26-4 MMA, 13-3 UFC) in the second round of their headlining bout at Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., making him the fifth undisputed 145-pound champion in company history.
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Sean Shelby’s Shoes: What’s next for new champ Ilia Topuria after UFC 298 title win? – MMA Junkie