Volkanovski vs Topuria LIVE: UFC 298 fight updates and results tonight with Ian Garry and Robert Whittaker

Whittaker did throw a couple of photographs again after consuming that kick – one way or the other – however how a lot has he recovered?

Whittaker blocks a head kick. Front kick to the physique by Costa, then a slick jab. He misses with a fearsome left hook try. Whittaker’s nostril is busted up.

More low kicks from Whittaker, then an influence jab. Costa catches him on the top of a cross.

We have a quick pause within the motion for an obvious eye poke by Costa.

Costa presses ahead rapidly. Low kick for Whittaker, jab by Costa. Another low kick by Whittaker. He blocks a excessive kick and kicks low once more, however Costa checks it.

Decent counter left hook by Costa. Again Whittaker blocks a head kick. They’re coming at him in a short time…

Costa misses with a fierce left hook try… Both males jab properly. Decent counter proper hand by Costa.

Big overhand proper from Whittaker. And now a clear left hook. Stinging jab by Costa. He kicks low now.

Costa already appears to be limping slightly bit on account of Whittaker’s low kicks. Whittaker throws a pair extra.

Whittaker simply misses with a large proper hook. Costa kicks low. This could be very tense. Both males land jabs once more. Whittaker blitzes properly.

An overhand proper is off-target for Whittaker. Nice physique photographs from Costa. Side kick to the physique by Whittaker.

OH! Costa wobbles Whittaker with a spinning again kick simply earlier than the buzzer!!

An incredible reception for Whittaker.

Time for the co-main occasion!

Can former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker bounce again from his shocking loss to Dricus Du Plessis?

Whittaker was crushed by Du Plessis through TKO in July, earlier than the latter went on to win the middleweight belt in January.

Whittaker’s solely different defeats in recent times had come in opposition to divisional nice Israel Adesanya – in 2019 and 2022 – and the Australian has produced masterclasses in opposition to most different opponents.

Tonight, he’ll attempt to produce one other clinic in opposition to Brazil’s Costa, a former title challenger at 185lbs. This fight was resulting from happen months in the past, however Costa withdrew and argued that the bout was by no means really signed.

Costa final fought in August 2022, outpointing ex-champion Luke Rockhold in a wild fight, which marked the top of the latter’s MMA profession.

Ian Machado Garry def. Geoff Neal through break up resolution (30-27, 28-29, 30-27)

Still unbeaten! Lots of boos in California…

“There’s one guy I want next, and I’ve been saying his name all week: Colby ‘Chaos’ Covington,” says Garry.

“I wanna retire you from the UFC, Colby. You ain’t ready to deal with the undefeated prospects. I’m gonna make you regret everything you’ve ever said.”

Final spherical. Neal closes vary aggressively, lacking with a proper hand however clinching Garry in opposition to the fence.

Garry will get free and nearly lands a head kick. Nice physique kick by the Irishman, however Neal responds with a flurry of physique photographs and an uppercut upstairs.

Inside low kick by Neal. Stinging jab by Garry, who then assaults the physique. Another respectable knee by the “Future”.

Again Neal holds Garry in opposition to the fence. Again Garry circles away ultimately. Beautifully-timed knee up the center by Garry!

Neal is chasing Garry, who is basically skipping away but additionally throwing simply sufficient strikes to maintain Neal pondering.

Inside low kick by Neal. Body kick by Garry, who follows up with crisp punches upstairs. Garry simply misses with a knee and a proper hook, and Neal grabs a physique lock. He holds Garry in opposition to the cage wall.

Some boos ring across the enviornment. Garry is ready to free himself and skip away. He nearly lands a knee however is tagged with a punch excessive. Body kick by Garry.

Again Neal kicks low. He barely misses with an overhand left. Now Neal clinches once more and drives Garry to the fence. The grappling continues however out within the open, the place the welterweights separate.

Neal with a clear cross upstairs. Front kick to the pinnacle by Garry! Now a physique kick and a knee up the center.

Neal closes vary and lands an honest proper hook, however he can’t put extra punches behind it. More high-fiving between the fighters.

Garry is orthodox, Neal is southpaw as common. Garry takes the centre of the ring, Neal kicks low and bounces round.

Again Neal kicks low, then he blocks a excessive kick. Front kick to the physique by Garry. Neal is chasing Garry across the ring.

Body kick by Neal, who then goes low as Garry tries for a cross. Neal masses up large and misses with a winging shot. A high-five ensues.

Neal backs up Garry and lands a one-two, earlier than the Irishman clinches him in defence. Eventually Garry is ready to reverse the place, however Neal will get him again in opposition to the cage earlier than lengthy.

Garry slips free and circles away, however he’s tagged with a one-two as he does so. Oblique kick, excessive kick and entrance kick by Garry.

Step-in knee by Garry now. Another entrance kick. Decent proper straight by Neal.

Garry emerges to “Layla” by Eric Clapton – a nod to his spouse, whom he kisses at ringside.

Neal joins the unbeaten Garry within the ring. This one might be lots of enjoyable.

Next up, controversial Irish welterweight Ian Machado Garry faces the hard-hitting Geoff Neal.

These two had been resulting from fight in August, however Neal withdrew from the bout, and Garry went on to fight Neil Magny as a substitute.

Garry, 26, beat Magny comfortably on factors, and his profile has risen immensely within the time since – regardless of his bout with teammate Vicente Luque falling by in December.

Will the “Future” preserve climbing, or will American Neal, 33, put an finish to his rise?