Conor McGregor shares his predictions for the upcoming clash between Alexander Volkanovski and Ilia Topuria at UFC 298, headlining tonight’s event in Anaheim, California.
Topuria, stepping into his first UFC championship bout, exudes confidence reminiscent of McGregor’s iconic moments, particularly mirroring McGregor’s memorable encounter with Jose Aldo during the pre-fight press conference.
However, McGregor’s attention isn’t solely on Topuria’s bravado. He believes Volkanovski, returning to the Octagon after a tough loss to Islam Makhachev last October, will face some challenges but ultimately secure a knockout victory to retain his featherweight title.
Conor McGregor UFC 298 Predictions
Elsewhere on the stacked card, Ian Garry faces off against Geoff Neal, with McGregor expressing his support for his fellow Irishman, foreseeing a dominant performance. Additionally, McGregor predicts intense exchanges in the middleweight clash between Paulo Costa and Robert Whittaker, as well as in the bantamweight bout featuring Merab Dvalishvili and Henry Cejudo, expecting both matchups to reach the final bell.
Taking to X, McGregor shared his excitement for the night’s fights, anticipating Garry’s swift victory and Volkanovski’s eventual triumph over Topuria. He also foresees Costa vs. Whittaker and Dvalishvili vs. Cejudo delivering thrilling three-round battles.
As for McGregor’s own fighting future, while recovering from his injury sustained in his defeat to Dustin Poirier in July 2021, he awaits a confirmed UFC date. Set to face Michael Chandler, McGregor hinted at a potential showdown on June 29, though nothing has been officially announced by the UFC.
The fight-card is stacked with talent all the way from the prelims to the main card. The majority of the bouts on the card have significant implications.
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