Ilia Topuria will be testing, and at the same time, proving his mettle this weekend in his first title defense. Possessing a unique aura capable of drawing attention and is now the peak of the MMA world being the featherweight champion. Nonetheless, all this fame, his pompous claims, and his undefeated record are at stake at UFC 308. He is set to face none other than the former featherweight and current BMF champion, Max Holloway.

What unfolds when these two face off? Only time will tell. However, in a recent twist of events, it has been reported that another member of his family, his older brother, is poised to make his debut in the UFC. Who is this brother of Ilia Topuria? Let’s discover.

Is Aleksandre Topuria in the UFC? When is his debut?

Topuria is not the only MMA athlete in his family. His brother, Aleksandre Topuria, is a fighter as well, but unlike his champion brother, Ilia’s brother competes in the bantamweight division and is a bit less accomplished in the sport. Regardless, given the fact that he is set to make his debut in the UFC, it is safe to say that he is on the trajectory to make a name for himself.

After Ilia Topuria revealed that his brother Aleksandre would make a return to the sport in a matter of a few weeks, earlier this year, while speaking to Jon Anik, he said, “He will become a UFC world champion too. He is very good and very talented. He is good everywhere on the ground, wrestling and striking.”

Aleksandre Topuria has yet to get a fight for Dana White’s promotion. It remains to be seen how fares in UFC, but before that let’s have a look at his record and accomplishments so far.

Aleksandre Topuria’s MMA record and accomplishments

Aleksandre Topuria, nicknamed ‘El Cazador’, although older than Ilia, has relatively less experience than his brother. Having completed a total of six MMA fights, the 28-year-old boasts a record of 5 wins and 1 loss. Although Aleksandre’s defeat came via knockout, all of his wins were finishes, too. So far, he’s recorded 2 submission wins and 3 first-round knockout wins.

Ilia Topuria’s brother has not only fought as a bantamweight but also as a featherweight. Meanwhile, being in the UFC with his brother must be a great achievement, but what are his goals for his UFC run? Well, in simple terms, Aleksandre wants to be at the top of the food chain in the UFC alongside his champion brother.

Ilia Topuria’s brother talks about his future in the UFC

Just like his brother, Aleksandre Topuria is a confident, young, and most importantly, ambitious man. Not to mention, he is not in the UFC to waste any time and is willing to face any challenge put ahead of him. In a not-so-recent interview, he said, “I don’t see myself very far.” Aleksandre stated, “I just need the right moment and right circumstance. I’m ready for whatever is to come.” Moreover, he revealed that his brother plays an integral role in helping him become a better fighter every day. In the same interview, he added, “The fact that Ilia and I share this sport, demands a lot from me.” He concluded by saying, “He’s my main rival, my brother is, inside the gym. So yeah, he demands for me to be a better fighter and better person every day.”

However, he revealed his ultimate goal and what he sees himself doing in the UFC in the future. Aleksandre Topuria has only dreamt of one thing. As an older brother, he made it clear that he wanted to protect his brother’s title reign while also paving his own way to the championship. “my personal goal and challenge for many years has been to earn my brother a world champion belt… now it’s time to protect the belt and of course I’ll be there for him. Meanwhile, the will to fight in my mind and heart has never vanished, so I have not stopped, I have not stopped doing my thing,” El Cazador’ wrote on Instagram.

Exciting times lie ahead for the Topuria brothers. One is challenging the champion, while the other is making his UFC debut. How well will they capitalize on their upcoming opportunities? Let’s sit back and watch it all unfold. Meanwhile, keep an eye on this space to keep up with the latest updates.