Sat Feb 08 08:40:00 UTC 2025: **Topuria Brother’s UFC Debut After Champion Sibling’s Win**
SYDNEY, Australia – Aleksandre Topuria, older brother of UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria, will make his highly anticipated UFC debut this Saturday at UFC 312. Aleksandre, who boasts a 5-1 record, initially prioritized his brother’s championship pursuit, delaying his own UFC aspirations. He had planned further fights on the Spanish regional circuit but postponed them when Ilia secured a title shot against Alexander Volkanovski.
Following Ilia’s victory at UFC 298 in February 2024, he secured a UFC contract for his brother. Aleksandre, while intending to compete in at least one more regional fight before entering the UFC, accepted the offer, stating that Ilia’s actions mirrored the support he had previously given his brother.
This Saturday, Aleksandre faces Colby Thicknesse (7-0) in a bantamweight bout at the Qudos Bank Arena. While acknowledging his older age (29), Aleksandre remains unfazed, focusing on enjoying the moment and climbing the UFC ladder at his own pace.
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