Highlights
- Alexsandre Topuria, brother of Ilia Topuria, has been signed by the UFC with a record of 5-1-0 and a three-fight win streak on the regional circuit.
- Alexsandre, known as El Cazador, has finished all his fights by KO within the first round.
- The rising popularity of Alexsandre is evident through his high profile on social media, with more followers than current champion Alexander Volkanovski.
The UFC secures Alexsandre Topuria, brother of Ilia Topuria, the featherweight title challenger at UFC 298. With a professional record of 5-1-0, Alexsandre boasts a three-fight win streak on the regional circuit, never once reaching the final round timer. His only loss came in 2015 to fellow prospect Ivo Ivanov by TKO. Since then, known as El Cazador, translated to The Hunter, he has finished all his fights by KO, all within the first round.
Since early 2022, the smaller Topuria brother has been pushing for a spot in the UFC, notably stepping up as a late-notice replacement against Nathaniel Wood at UFC London. His recent signing undoubtedly reflects the rising popularity of Topuria, who has a high profile on social media with more followers than current champion Alexander Volkanovski. Alexsandre has almost 150,000 Instagram followers and has a platform to build on before stepping into the UFC octagon.
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The Georgian-Spanish Star Claims His Brother Is Next
During an ESPN interview with play-by-play commentator Jon Anik, Ilia Topuria expressed his confidence in his brother, Alexsandre Topuria ahead of his fight against Volkanovski.
"He will become a UFC world champion, too," Ilia remarked. "He’s very good, very talented. He’s good everywhere: on the ground, wrestling, striking. Very good style. They’re going to enjoy with his style."
The title contender also confirmed that he will corner his brother when he makes his debut later this year.
Ilia Topuria, with a record of 14-0 MMA and 6-0 UFC, is set to challenge featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski (26-3 MMA, 13-2 UFC) in Saturday’s UFC 298 headliner at Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
Ilia mentioned that observers can anticipate his brother's UFC debut shortly after his own fight. "After my fight – soon," Ilia stated. "Maybe one month after my fight. Something like that. He’s ready, trust me."
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The Spanish Fighter Is One Fight Away From Superstardom
Topuria, undefeated in his 14-fight career and having won four out of six UFC bouts, has exuded confidence ahead of the match, even sporting a replica title earlier this week. The Spanish fighter boldly declared that he only needs one round to overthrow Volkanovski at the featherweight division's helm.
Topuria's charisma and fighting prowess have made him a standout figure in Spain and Georgia. A victory over the champion would propel him to international fame, establishing him as one of the UFC's premier stars.
While many pundits and fans anticipate a closely contested match, some have raised doubts about Volkanovski's recent defeat signaling a decline. Nevertheless, rather than succumbing to doubt, Volkanovski draws motivation from his detractors.
