The UFC is set to welcome Aleksandre Topuria to the octagon, joining his brother Ilia Topuria in the world-renowned MMA organization, as confirmed by MMA Fighting. Aleksandre made the announcement on social media, exciting fans with the news of his upcoming debut.
While a date and opponent for his first UFC fight are yet to be determined, fans can expect a thrilling performance from the bantamweight talent.
At 28 years old, Aleksandre Topuria is one year older than his brother, UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria. Known for his impressive record of five professional victories, all achieved through first-round finishes, Aleksandre is a force to be reckoned with in the octagon.
Although Topuria suffered a TKO loss in his only fight that went beyond the first round back in 2015, he made a triumphant return to MMA in 2021 with a win over Lucas Tenório after a six-year hiatus from the sport.
Meanwhile, Ilia Topuria is gearing up for a title defense at UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi, where he will face Max Holloway in the main event on Oct. 26. The reigning featherweight champion is looking to defend his title following a spectacular knockout victory over Alexander Volkanovski earlier this year.
This report includes contributions from Mike Heck.