Volkanovski vs Topuria: How to watch UFC 298 Free Online

Here’s how to watch Volkanovski vs Topuria using various free and paid methods.The guide lists various apps and addons that can be installed on Firestick as well as other streaming devices.

The UFC is ready for its second pay-per-view of the year, and it will be going down this Saturday, February 17, in Anaheim, Calif. In the event, two elite fighters meet as Alexander Volkanovski comes back from his lightweight spell to defend his featherweight championship. Although everything has not gone to plan after moving up in weight twice to try and become a double champion, Volkanovski is still the most dominant flyweight champion in a long time, and he has successfully defended his belt five times.

This time round, he will be facing a strong contender favored by many in Ilia Topuria. The Spaniard is unbeaten in his 14 professional fights, with 6 of them being in the UFC. He has quickly gone up the ranks in the division, and he will now be looking for his first championship.

In the co-main event, there will be some great middleweight action as former champ Robert Whittaker takes on Brazilian bomber Paulo Costa.

Volkanovski vs Topuria: Main Event Preview

Alexander Volkanvski

• Nationality: Australian
• Age: 35
• Height: 5-6
• Reach: 71 inches
• Total fights: 29
• Record: 26-3 with 13 wins via knockout

Alex “The Great” Volkanovski turned pro in 2012 and joined the UFC in 2016. He is 13-2 in the promotion, with his two losses coming against Islam Makhachev when he moved up in weight to challenge at lightweight. Both losses took place in 2023, with a flyweight defense of his title in between them. In the defense, Volkanoski beat Yair Rodríguez via TKO.

“Alexander The Great” won his title back in 2019 when he beat Max Holloway via unanimous decision. He has since defended it against Max Holloway (twice), Brian Ortega, Jung Chan-sung, and Yair Rodríguez. His latest challenge is now a stern test against Ilia Topuria.

 Ilia Topuria

• Nationality: Georgian and Spanish
• Age: 27
• Height: 5-8
• Reach: 69 inches
• Total fights: 14
• Record: 14-0 with four wins via knockout

German-born Georgian Spaniard Ilia Topuria is a standout fighter, and he currently holds a record of 14-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC. The 27-year-old has quickly risen up the ranks since making his UFC debut with a decision win over Youssef Zalal in 2020. After that, he put up five straight finishes of Damon Jackson, Ryan Hall, Jai Herbert, and Bryce Mitchell.

Topuria’s last fight was his first main event, which took place against Josh Emmett in June 2023. Topuria won via unanimous decision in the fight and earned his third-straight Fight of the Night bonus. This made him rise to contendership in the division, and he is a serious threat to Volkanovski’s reign in the division.

UFC 298 Volkanovski vs Topuria Fight Card to Watch

Main card

• Alexander Volkanovski (c) vs. Ilia Topuria for the UFC Featherweight title
• Rob Whittaker vs. Paulo Costa – Middleweights
• Geoff Neal vs. Ian Machado Garry – Welterweights
• Merab Dvalishvili vs. Henry Cejudo – Bantamweights
• Anthony Hernandez vs. Roman Kopylov – Middleweights

Prelims

• Mackenzie Dern vs. Amanda Lemos – Strawweights
• Marcos Rogerio de Lima vs. Justin Tafa – Heavyweights
• Zhang Mingyang vs. Brendson Ribeiro – Light Heavyweights
• Rinya Nakamura vs. Carlos Vera – Bantamweights

Early Prelims

• Josh Quinlan vs. Danny Barlow – Welterweights
• Oban Elliott vs. Val Woodburn – Welterweights
• Andrea Lee vs. Miranda Maverick – Flyweights

How to watch Volkanovski vs Topuria on Firestick

✔️ Method 1: Watch Volkanovski vs Topuria Using Official Apps

ESPN+ (US)

ESPN+ is the home of UFC PPVs in the US and will also be distributing UFC 298. The streaming service is offering the event as a PPV at a cost of $79.99. Besides the PPV, you will also need to have an ESPN+ subscription, which goes for $9.99 a month or $109 for a whole year. However, the streaming service also offers a PPV bundle plus one year of ESPN+ at $134.98.

Note that besides the subscription, you’ll also need to meet the geographical streaming requirements of the service. To get access, you will need to be in the US, although you can circumvent this by using a reliable streaming VPN such as Surfshark if you are outside the region. Once you connect to a server in the US, ESPN+ will give you access.

Discovery+ (UK)

In the UK, TNT Sports holds the rights to broadcast UFC 298. The network will air the event through TNT Sports 1, and you can access it using the Discover Plus Sports Package if you don’t have a TV subscription. The streaming service costs £29.99, and you can install the app from the Amazon App Store or Google Play Store.

But just like ESPN+, Discovery Plus is geo-restricted. Although it’s available in several countries, the sports package can only be used while in the UK. However, you can still circumvent this requirement by getting Surfshark and connecting to a server in the region.

WorldWide (Fight Pass/ Broadcasters)

UFC has its own streaming service that distributes all UFC content worldwide, including Pay-Per-View events. The best thing about the service is that you won’t need to buy the event; you only need a monthly or yearly subscription. The service costs $29.99 a month or $286.99 a year for the ultimate plan.

Besides UFC Fight Pass, you can also watch UFC 298 across the world using various broadcasters. Being a major promotion, UFC has TV deals in all regions, and you only need to watch using your TV package without paying extra. These broadcasters offer digital apps that you can install to watch Volkanovski vs Topuria on Firestick.

Below are some broadcasters that will air the event.

Region	Channel
United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland	TNT Sports 1
Asia	Fox Sports, Fox+
United States	ESPN+
Canada	BELL, Rogers, Shaw, SaskTel,  Videotron,  Telus,  Eastlink, and UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass
Africa	SuperSport Action, UFC PPV on Fight Pass.
Central Europe	RMC Sport 2 (France) DAZN (Germany, Italy) Discovery+ (Netherlands) Eurosport (Spain) Polsat Sport (Poland) Viaplay (Denmark, Norway, and Sweden) XYZ Sports (Switzerland)
Australia	Main Event, Fetch TV, Kayo and UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass
India	Sony Sports TEN 2

✔️ Method 2: Stream Volkanovski vs Topuria via free Apks

Besides the official streaming apps above, you can also watch Volkanovski vs Topuria using free streaming apps. These apps make it possible to stream such events by providing hundreds of sports channels, but you will need to take some precautions before using any of them.

⚠️ Free Streaming Precautions

Free streaming apps provide access to questionable content. These apps don’t own the streams they provide, and neither do they vet them for legality. Instead, they simply scrape streams from the web and allow users to access them via a simple interface.

Due to this nature of operation, it’s easy to fall foul of copyright laws when using free streaming apps. This means that you can end up receiving a DMCA notice or even face legal consequences.

👉 To stay safe, we always advise all free streaming fans to use a secure VPN when streaming via free apps or Kodi addons. A VPN will help protect you by encrypting your traffic so that your ISP or government can’t tell what you access online. It will also hide your IP address, making you anonymous to copyright trolls.

However, the level of privacy and security you get will also depend on your VPN.

From there, you can install a few apps that offer the networks previously mentioned.

1. Rapid Streamz

RapidStreamz is an awesome free streaming app that you can use to watch UFC 298 online for free. The app makes this possible by providing both direct links for major events and 24/7 live TV channels. On the upper side of the main page, you’ll find several sports sections that include UFC, NFL, NBA, All Football (soccer) Leagues, Tennis Live, WWE, Boxing, All Cricket Matches, Rugby, and Motorsport. You can watch Volkanovski vs Topuria by simply going to the UFC section.

To watch through your favorite broadcaster, there are various other sections that group live TV channels. These include Sports TV, African (DSTV), UK TV, USA TV, India TV, Canada TV, Germany TV, and France TV. The Sports TV section has several channels that will be broadcasting the PPV, including TNT Sports 1, SuperSport Action, RMC Sport 2, and Sony Ten Sports.

How to Install Rapid Streamz on Firestick & Android TV

2. TVMob Pro

TVMob Pro is another great app you can use to watch UFC 298 Volkanovski vs Topuria free online. The app makes this possible by providing hundreds of free live TV channels you can access for free. These are organized using a tile style on the main page and listed based on their names on the alphabet. They are also labeled with the language and country of source.

To watch UFC298, you only need to scroll down and find the channel you want. You can also use the search button to make things easier. If you want to see a selection of the sports channels you have access to, you can head to the main menu and select Sports TV.

How to Install TVMob apk on Firestick & Android TV

3. Live NetTV

Live NetTV is another fantastic free streaming app that makes it easy to access different channels from around the world. The app offers 700+ channels, and these are organized into various categories on the home page. The categories include Sports TV, USA TV, UK TV, Indian channels, France TV, Kids’ programming, News channels, Entertainment, and Documentary channels.

The Sports TV section comes with 130+ channels, and among these are several channels you can use to watch Volkanovski vs Topuria free online. Some of the options you’ll have are TNT Sports, RMC Sport 2, and Sony TEN 2. When you select one, Live NetTV will also let you choose the streaming quality you’d like.

How to Install Live NetTV on Firestick & Android TV

✔️ Method 3: Watch Volkanovski vs Topuria Using Kodi Addons

Besides the above apps, you can also use good old Kodi to watch the PPV live. The platform is quite popular among streaming fans as it allows them to watch anything they’d like, from movies and TV shows to live sporting events.

To do this, Kodi uses third-party addons that users need to install. However, it’s important to note that these addons operate in a similar way to free streaming apps, so ensure you protect yourself using Surfshark. The VPN will help keep your activities private.

Here is a guide on how to Install Kodi and, below, are some of the best Kodi addons you can install to watch Volkanovski vs Topuria.

1. The Loop

The Loop is hands down one of the best Kodi addons for sports enthusiasts. What makes it really shine is how it puts all the major live events right up front on the main page, so you can easily jump into the action. And if you scroll down a bit, you’ll find a whole bunch of categories like Auto Zone, Fight Zone, 24/7 Zone, MLB Zone, NBA Zone, Darts Zone, Replay Zone, and NFL Zone.

To watch Volkanovski vs Topuria for free, just head over to the Fight Zone. This section has sub-categories forUFC, MMA, and Boxing, making sure that you never miss any major event. If you’d like more, you can also go to the 24/7 section. This section provides some of the best live TV scrappers, including LNTV, RBTV, and UKTV Now. You’ll therefore have access to thousands of live TV channels.

How to Install The Loop Kodi Addon

2. Daddy Live

DaddyLive is a fantastic Kodi addon that focuses on sports streams and will offer UFC 298 for free. The adddon provides content through 24/7 live TV streams, but the selection of channels is only sports channels or entertainment channels that provide different sports. The addon offers a total of 1300+ channels, which is quite impressive.

On the main page of Daddy Live Kodi addon, there are two main options: Live Sports and Live TV. The Live Sports section usually lists ongoing sports events, while the latter provides the entire list of channels. This is the section to open, as you’ll find lots of UFC broadcasters.

How to Install DaddyLive Kodi Addon

3. The EndZone

If you’d like a simpler way of streaming UFC 298 for free, you can check out The EndZone Kodi addon. The addon specializes in a few sports but does exceptionally well at providing reliable links to all major events. The options on the main page are MMA/Boxing, NFL, Wrestling, MLB, NCAAF, NBA, Nascar/Formula 1, and WNBA.

To watch Volkanovski vs Topuria for free using the addon, simply head to the MMA/Boxing section. Here, you will find a selection of all MMA and boxing events taking place that day, with links added approximately 30 minutes before the start of a fight.

How to install The EndZone Kodi Addon

Wrap Up

UFC 298 is set to be quite interesting as long-reigning featherweight champion Volkanovski goes up against one of the most dangerous fighters, and Topuria definitely has a chance of causing an upset. To watch the fight, you can try any of the methods listed above. However,

Enjoy!