UFC 312 in Australia will be a special event; We not only have two title fights at the top of the bill, but also a long -awaited rematch between Ilia Topuria and Alexander Volkanovski.
The pair of featherweight superstars are not (yet) fighting each other, but are ready to handle the head instead of the chain-link gate of the UFC 312 Octagon in opposite corners.
Alexander Volkanovski is in the corner of teammate Colby Dicknesse, while 'El Matador' is behind one of the most exciting debutants in the recent memory.
It is time to meet the rising prospect, Aleksandre 'El Cazador' Topuria.
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Who is Aleksandre Topuria for UFC Vederweight Champion Ilia Topuria?
Aleksandre Topuria is the older brother (29) of UFC Vederweight Champion Ilia Topuria (28) and will make his promotion debut this weekend on the provisional map of UFC 312.
The incoming Topuria brother, who is exactly one year older than the UFC -Fedweight King, was signed at the end of last year with the promotion and according to the undefeated champion it will not be long before their household claims a second championship title.
“The next world champion will be my brother, you will see,” said Ilia Topuria in an interview translated and shared by UFC Title Hub.
“He is super technical and everything he does is super showy, he is like an artist who lets you enjoy the show. In everything he does, his movement, everything, he is someone who is honestly an artist.
“He studies a lot of his rivals, he has a very privileged spirit, and he has undoubtedly been the most important part of my team … again, my words will be fulfilled … by the end of 2026, the beginning of 2027, He will be the champion – he will not lose any fight … No doubts. “
In conversation with Jon Anik for his crazy title-winning knockout about Volkanovski, Ilia Topuria would again say that Brother Aleksandre will soon come to him as a UFC champion.
“He also becomes a UFC champion, he is very good, very talented – good everywhere. In the wrestling, striking, very good style and [the fans] They are going to enjoy his style … He is ready, he is ready – believe me. “
Aleksandre Topuria's Professional MMA record for UFC debut
Aleksandre Topuria comes UFC 312 with a professional record of 5-1.
'El Cazador' has so far never gone the distance in his MMA career, with two wins through entry and three major wins via KO/TKO.
Each of those knockouts was scored in the very first round; Arrived at 1:27, 1:54 and 1:48 of the openingstanza or respectively.
The only defeat on his CV came in 2015, a third round knockout for Ivo Ivanov at Mix Fights Events in Valencia, Spain.
However, it is important to note that Topuria was barely 20 years old in that phase of his career, reportedly had taken the fight on a very late Notice, and the match itself had a catch of 148 pounds after his opponent had missed the weight.
UFC legend breaks down the impressive skills of Aleksandre Topuria
Former UFC flight weight champion Demetrious Johnson remains one of the most astute and well-advanced MMA experts in the world; Simply put, 'Mighty Mouse' knows what high -level talent looks like.
In January Johnson shared a breakdown of the pre-PUC height points of Aleksandre Topuria on his YouTube channel and offered his opinion about how the older Topuria brother will save on the world stage.
“I am excited to see him fight, this could be another competition in the division,” noted the consensus flying weight goat, and added that he is enthusiastic to see how Topuria fairs in a stacked 135 pound division .
“I am here for it … This can be a good commotion for the Bantam weight division because I think that division is one of the hottest in the UFC now … Add him there and I think that will be dope.”
Aleksandre Topuria makes his promotion debut about the prelims of UFC 312: Du Plessis vs Strickland 2 – Make sure you are coordinated in beautiful and early to see if the Topuria is about to take over another division.
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