UFC, Alexander Volkanovski and Ilia Topuria

The moment between Ilia Topuria, Volkanovski and Charles Oliveira at UFC 312
We haven't yet reached the day of the event and UFC 312 is already producing some great moments. This one took place before the ceremonial weigh-in, backstage, with Ilia Topuria as
Video: Ilia Topuria, Alexander Volkanovski have friendly backstage encounter at UFC 312
The pair, who are rumored for a potential second encounter this year after Topuria took the belt off Volkanovski by second-round knockout at UFC 298 in February 2024, were plenty cordial when they crossed paths backstage at Friday’s ceremonial weigh-ins.
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And while making an appearance, Volkanovski sat down for a fan Q&A with a host of other big names from the promotion. Tai Tuivasa, Daniel Cormier, Charles Oliveira and Jack Della Maddalena all took part, with a variety of strange moments arising.
Aleksandre Topuria feels ‘no pressure’ with Ilia Topuria vs. Alexander Volkanovski corner battle at UFC 312
Aleksandre Topuria, the brother of UFC champ Ilia Topuria, reacts to Alexander Volkanovski cornering against him this Saturday at UFC 312.
How UFC 312's Aleksandre Topuria put his career on hold to help brother Ilia
Aleksandre Topuria wanted to focus on helping his brother, Ilia Topuria, become champion before pursuing his own UFC career. Aleksandre, UFC featherweight champion Ilia's older brother, hasn't competed since a first-round TKO win in May 2023.
Aleksandre Topuria's first face-to-face in the UFC... escorted by Ilia and against Volkanovski!
He will fight Colby Thicknesse at UFC 312. The last step before the fight. Before his UFC debut. Aleksandre Topuria (5-1) and Colby Thicknesse (7-0, also a debutant) faced each other at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney in the ceremonial weigh-in prior to Sunday's fight night (the fight will be at 02:00 in the morning) at UFC 312.
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