The Topuria brothers backstage at the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFC
It's no secret that Ilia Topuria He has a hunger for greatness in MMA. In June, in Las Vegas (USA), the Georgian won the vacant UFC lightweight title (up to 70,3 kg) by knocking out... Charles of the Bronx He was brutally defeated in the first round, thus joining the select group of double champions. Now, 'El Matador' seeks his third belt in a different weight class, a feat no one has achieved in the sport. But, curiously, Alexander Topuria He surprised his brother and fans with his stance.
When asked by a journalist about what Ilia's next step should be, the athlete didn't mince words, nor was he afraid of displeasing him. After reaching the top of the UFC featherweight (up to 65,8 kg) and lightweight divisions, the Georgian wants to challenge... Islam makhachev, the welterweight champion (up to 77,1 kg). But, for Aleksandre, before his brother has his long-awaited super fight, he should put the title of the 70,3 kg division on the line for the first time.
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“That’s a tough question. In which weight class? The ideal scenario would be for him to fight for a third belt. But I think he needs to defend the lightweight belt,” said the MMA prospect at the post-fight press conference.UFC Qatar, event held last Saturday (22).
Meet Topuria's brother.
Alexander Topuria, 29 years old, is a promising MMA fighter and is already making waves in the UFC. The older brother of Ilia Topuria He began his career in the sport in 2015 and debuted in the organization this season. In his career, 'El Conquistador' has fought eight times, winning seven and losing only once. His main victory was his most recent one, against Bekzat Almakhan.
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