Ilia Topuria has again defeated Alexander Volkanovksi prior to their potential UFC -Rematch.
'El Matador' became the featherweight champion by eliminating Volkanovski on UFC 298 last February.
Since then, Topuria has stopped Max Holloway to cement itself as the best 145 pound hunter in MMA.
It is believed that a rematch between Ilia Topuria and Alex Volkanvovski is in the making later this year – but first the two rivals came together to coach in opposite corners during the UFC 312 Undercard.
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Aleksandre Topuria Outpoints Colby Dicknesse
Aleksandre Topuria, who is a year older than his famous brother at the age of 29, entered the UFC with a 5-1 record.
Colby Dicknesse had won seven straight fights since he became Pro – but he only had two weeks of notice period for his promotion debut at UFC 312.
It was a preliminary start of the prospects of the bantam weight before their fight with one shot burst.
Topuria shook thickness to his boots with a huge upper hand on the right so that he could go to work with Grijp, which he showed by suxplexing at the end of the round one on the floor.
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UFC commentators Daniel Cormier, Jon Anik and the replacement of Joe Rogan, Michael Bisping, were unpleasant during the second round, who missed meaningful attacks for most of both sides.
Dicknesse landed a big blow and attacked with submissions of his back – but for the majority of the round three he was dominated on the floor by Topuria, who had a clear advantage in the wrestling department.
Utry it was enough to earn him harmful 30-27 score cards from the three cageside jury members.
Aleksandre Topuria responds to his UFC 312 winning
Topuria kept it stylish during his interview after the fight with Cormier while he paid tribute to his opponent.
“Colby has shown that he is a great hunter, he is a great rival,” he said.
“I think this man deserves a UFC contract.”
The 6-1 star then explained his game plan and how he debuted in the Octagon.
Topuria added: “Strategy is good, but you know that sometimes one punch can change everything.
“I am a mixed martial arts hunter, not a boxer. Sometimes striking is sometimes struggling.
“For that reason we had to be able to be prepared for every scenario today. I am ready for every scenario.
“With all my respect, he said:” I take him in deep water. ” As you can see, in the [end] who was in the deep water. '
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