Volkanovski, Topuria headline UFC 298 card: Odds and how to watch must-see event

UFC 298 is set for this Saturday at the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA. Twelve fights will be on display this weekend, including one title bout. The headliner is undoubtedly the featherweight title fight between Alexander Volkanovski and Ilia Topuria.

Volkanovski (26-3-0) is coming off a loss - a first round knockout at the hands of Islam Makhachev back in October 2023 - and now faces arguably his toughest opponent yet. Topuria (14-0-0) has never lost a fight. However, most of his wins have come via submission. Only 31% have come via knockout. That could be the edge that Volkanovski needs. Volkanovski does have the advantage in both weight (154.5 lbs to 146 lbs) and reach (71.5 in to 69 in), but Topuria is known for his incredible defense. That may not be enough to take him down.

Here's everything you need to know for Saturday's UFC 298. Odds via BetMGM.

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UFC 298 Match Card:

Main Card:

• Featherweight Title Bout: C-Alexander Volkanovski (-125) vs. Ilia Topuria (+105)

• Middelweight: Robert Whittaker (-250) vs. Paulo Costa (+200)

• Welterweight: Geoff Neal (+190) vs. Ian Machado Garry (-250)

• Bantamweight: Merab Dvalishvili (-210) vs. Henry Cejudo (+175)

• Middleweight: Anthony Hernandez (-250) vs. Roman Kopylov (+250)

Prelims:

• Women's Strawweight: Amanda Lemos (-140) vs. Mackenzie Dern (+115)

• Heavyweight: Marcos Rogerio De Lima (-140) vs. Justin Tafa (+115)

• Bantamweight: Rinya Nakamura (-1400) vs. Carlos Vera (+775)

• Light Heavyweight: Zhang Mingyang (-120) vs. Brendson Ribiero (+100)

Early Prelims:

• Welterweight: Josh Quinlan (+165) vs. Danny Barlow (-200)

• Welterweight: Oban Elliott (-300) vs. Val Woodburn (+250)

• Women's Flyweight: Andrea Lee (+165) vs. Miranda Maverick (-200)

How to watch UFC 298:

While the main card event starts at 10 p.m. ET, the earliest fights begin at 6:30 p.m. ET. All fights can be watched on ESPN+. The four prelim fights will air on ESPN as well, before turning to pay-per-view (via ESPN+) for the main card.

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