Aleksandre Topuria froze his career to lead brother, Ilia

Video: Ilia Topuria, Alexander Volkanovski have friendly backstage encounter at UFC 312
The pair, who are rumored for a potential second encounter this year after Topuria took the belt off Volkanovski by second-round knockout at UFC 298 in February 2024, were plenty cordial when they crossed paths backstage at Friday’s ceremonial weigh-ins.
Ilia Topuria ‘pushed’ the UFC to sign Aleksandre Topuria despite being against his brother’s original plans
UFC 312 debutant Aleksandre Topuria reveals he was planning to stay on the regional scene until brother Ilia ‘pushed’ him to sign the contract.
UFC 312: Aleksandre Topuria froze his career to lead brother, Ilia, to UFC gold and now chases his own glory
Aleksandre makes his UFC debut against a teammate of former UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski, whom Ilia beat for the title
Islam Makhachev or Alexander Volkanovski? UFC champ Ilia Topuria details next fight options
UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria sees two viable options for his next fight. Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) is coming off a stunning knockout of Max Holloway to retain his belt at UFC 308 in October.
The moment between Ilia Topuria, Volkanovski and Charles Oliveira at UFC 312
We haven't yet reached the day of the event and UFC 312 is already producing some great moments. This one took place before the ceremonial weigh-in, backstage, with Ilia Topuria as
Alexander Volkanovski vs Ilia Topuria rematch set for UFC 314, claims Bo Nickal
Rising middleweight star Bo Nickal has claimed a rematch between Ilia Topuria and Alexander Volkanovski is “official” for UFC 314 in April.
Alexander Volkanovski not surprised with UFC champ Ilia Topuria's 'cocky' rematch prediction
“Of course, he’s going to be cocky,” Volkanovski told Fox Sports Australia of Topuria’s prediction. “He knocked me out. He thinks he’ll do it again, and he has every right to think that. But I’m going out there to change that, get that belt back. So while he has every right to think like that, he won’t know until I show him.”
Aleksandre Topuria feels ‘no pressure’ with Ilia Topuria vs. Alexander Volkanovski corner battle at UFC 312
Aleksandre Topuria, the brother of UFC champ Ilia Topuria, reacts to Alexander Volkanovski cornering against him this Saturday at UFC 312.
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Joe Rogan stumps for Ilia Topuria vs. Islam Makhachev next: ‘I don’t care if he only defended the title one time’
Joe Rogan says he would like to see Ilia Topuria move up to lightweight now for a showdown against Islam Makhachev rather ...
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Joe Rogan pushes for Ilia Topuria vs Islam Makhachev next: “Make the big fight”
UFC commentator Joe Rogan is hopeful that Ilia Topuria will move up to lightweight to face Islam Makhachev next time out.
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Paddy Pimblett slams Ilia Topuria as he dismisses Islam Makhachev fight rumours
The Liverpool native has shared a bitter feud with Topuria since their early UFC careers, and has had to watch as his rival ...
Ilia Topuria eyes UFC superfight with No. 1 pound-for-pound Islam Makhachev
UFC Featherweight Champion Ilia Topuria wants the biggest fights possible, even if that means fighting champions outside of ...
Joe Rogan shares 'crazy' idea for next UFC lightweight, featherweight title fights
While questions remain about what the next UFC lightweight and featherweight title fights will be, it's a no-brainer for Joe Rogan. During a recent episode of "The Joe Rogan Experience" podcast, the p ...