UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is enjoying the buildup to his next title defense, specifically because of the antics by challenger Ilia Topuria . Volkanovski (26-3 MMA, 13-2 UFC) defends his title against Topuria (14-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) in the main event of UFC 298 , which takes place at Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif. Ahead of the event, Volkanovski has enjoyed his role in the buildup, given that his opponent has been doing most of the trash talking, and in some people’s eyes filling in the role of the villain. Topuria, whose confidence is riding high, recently updated his Instagram bio to “UFC World Champion” and “Undefeated 15-0,” meaning he’s already counting a victory at UFC 298. Volkanovski was amused by the update. “He’s undefeated, he’s talking, you know what I mean, and people are just laughing it up,” Volkanovski told “FREESTYLE BENDER.” “For me, I get to play the experienced champion, and I’m just going to humble the dude.
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