Ilia Topuria is the upcoming prospect in town. He hails from the country of Spain and boasts an undefeated record. Moreover, his personality is quite captivating and has drawn attention in the last couple of years. Nonetheless, all this fame, his pompous claims, and his undefeated record are at stake at UFC 298. He is set to face none other than the featherweight champion, Alexander Volkanovski.
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 is poised to make his debut in the UFC. Who is this brother of Ilia Topuria? Let’s discover.
Ilia Topuria’s brother debuting in UFC soon!
Topuria is not the only combatant in his family. His brother, Aleksandre Topuria, is a fighter as well. However, unlike the featherweight, he competes in the bantamweight division and is a lot 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.
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In a recent interview, the featherweight contender revealed that his brother would make a return to the sport in a matter of few weeks. 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.”
With the up-and-comer receiving the right guidance, this guidance is heavily invested in him. However, let’s hear from the man himself about how he perceives his time at the UFC will unfold.
Aleksandre UFC goal
Just like his brother, Aleksandre Topuria is confident, young, and most importantly an 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 recent interview, he said, “I don’t see myself very far.” Alexandre 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.”
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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.
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