Where and when to watch UFC 298?

Anticipation builds for UFC 298 with Alexander Volkanovski defending against Ilia Topuria, alongside key bouts like Robert Whittaker vs. Paulo Costa, setting the stage for an unforgettable night in MMA at Anaheim's Honda Center.

Where and when to watch UFC 298?

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UFC 298 is the company’s first domestic PPV of 2024 in the US. The fight card is perfect. Former pound-for-pound king Alexander Volkanovski will headline the event to defend his featherweight title. He will take on the undefeated Ilia Topuria. Both the main and co-main event have an Australian fighter in it.

The UFC originally scheduled the fight for UFC 297 in January. However, Volkanovski stepped on short notice against Islam Makhachev at UFC 294 and lost via knockout. At present, Volkanovski is the longest-reigning champion in the UFC, and Topuria is one of the most dangerous fighters in the promotion. Volkanovski presently has 5 title defenses at featherweight, with only Jose Aldo above him with 7.

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The co-main event of UFC 298 is a middleweight fight between Robert Whittaker and Paulo Costa. The UFC had scheduled the fight numerous times, but did not materialize due to Costa. Whittaker and Costa are fan-friendly fighters, and the winner could move closer to a title shot. A possible number-one contender fight for the bantamweight title between Henry Cejudo and Merab Dvalishvili is on the main card.

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An anticipated welterweight bout between Ian Machado Garry and Geoff Neal is also on the main card. Roman Kopylov stepped in for Ikram Aliskerov to face Anthony Hernandez in the main card opener. Moreover, there are also interesting fights in the preliminary cards, like Amanda Lemos vs Mackenzie Dern, the undefeated Rinya Nakamura vs Carlos Vera, and Marcos Rogerio de Lima vs Justin Tafa.

Related: Alexander Volkanovski Net Worth 2023, Fighting Career and Endorsements

UFC 298 Full Fight Card

Alexander Volkanovski and Ilia Topuria will headlined UFC 298
Alexander Volkanovski and Ilia Topuria will headline UFC 298 (via YouTube)

Main card

  • Alexander Volkanovski -120 vs. Ilia Topuria +100, featherweight championship
  • Robert Whittaker -225 vs. Paulo Costa +180, middleweight
  • Ian Garry -225 vs. Geoff Neal +185, welterweight
  • Merab Dvalishvili -210 vs. Henry Cejudo +190, bantamweight
  • Anthony Hernandez -205 vs. Roman Kopylov +170, middleweight

Prelims

  • Amanda Lemos -140 vs. Mackenzie Dern +120, women’s strawweight
  • Marcos Rogerio De Lima -140 vs. Justin Tafa +120, heavyweight
  • Rinya Nakamura -1200 vs. Carlos Vera +750, bantamweight
  • ZhangMingyang -120 vs. BrendsonRibeiro +100, light heavyweight

Early Prelims

  • Danny Barlow -200 vs. Josh Quinlan +170, welterweight
  • Miranda Maverick -180 vs. Andrea Lee +160, women’s flyweight
  • Oban Elliott -300 vs. Val Woodburn +240, welterweight

When and Where to watch UFC 298?

UFC 298 will headline the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Fans are excited about the title bout between Topuria and Volkanovski as it has all the makings of the title fight between Jose Aldo and Conor McGregor.

Paulo Costa will face Robert Whittaker at UFC 298
Paulo Costa will face Robert Whittaker at UFC 298 (Source: Twitter/IMAGO)

The fight fans also remain excited about the exciting middleweight fight between Robert Whittaker and Paulo Costa. Fans need to purchase the PPV to watch the main card in the US and Canada. It costs $80. However, early buyers got it for $70.

United States

  • The Main card starts at 10 PM (ET) on February 17
  • The Prelims starts at 8 PM (ET) on February 17
  • The Early Prelims starts at 6:30 PM (ET) on February 17

United Kingdom

  • The Main Card starts at 4 AM (BST) on February 18
  • The Prelims starts at 2 AM (BST) on February 18
  • The Early Prelims starts at 12:30 AM PM (BST) on February 18

India

The Indian fanbase remains excited for the UFC 298 PPV. Live streaming will be available on Sony Ten, Sony Ten 2, and Sony LIV. The main card will start around 8.30 AM (IST) on February 18.

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