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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.
Alexander Volkanovski ‘asked on a date’ by fan as UFC 312 Q&A gets bizarre
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.
Ilia Topuria's brother gets honest about Alexander Volkanovski cornering his opponent at UFC 312 fight: "We won that battle"
At UFC 312, Ilia Topuria corners his brother Aleksandre Topuruia in a prelim bout. However, curiously, Alexander Volkanovski will corner his opponent, Colby Thicknesse.
Alexander Volkanovski not surprised with UFC champ Ilia Topuria's 'cocky' rematch prediction
Alexander Volkanovski wants nothing more than to run things back with Ilia Topuria. After five title defenses, Volkanovski (26-4 MMA, 13-3 UFC) lost his featherweight title to Topuria by knockout at UFC 298 last February.
Ilia Topuria, Alexander Volkanovski to reignite rivalry as UFC 312 cornermen
An interesting subplot at UFC 312 involves UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria and former champ Alexander Volkanovski who will be cornering against each other on Saturday when Topuria's brother faces one of Volkanovski's teammates.
UFC 312: Aleksandre Topuria froze his career to lead brother, Ilia, to UFC gold and now chases his own glory
Aleksandre makes his UFC debut against a teammate of former UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski, whom Ilia beat for the title
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.
Joe Rogan suggests ‘crazy’ idea for two UFC title fights that include Ilia Topuria and Alexander Volkanovski
Joe Rogan has suggested two ‘crazy’ UFC title fights that would see Ilia Topuria fight Islam Makhachev. Topuria is the UFC featherweight champion, having knocked out Alexander Volkanovski to win ...
Diego Lopes dismisses Yair Rodriguez rumors, wants Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 314
Lopes (26-6 MMA, 5-1 UFC) confirmed that he won’t be fighting Yair Rodriguez, which was rumored for the UFC on ESPN 64 main ...
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Ilia Topuria lands another win over Alexander Volkanovski as brother beats rival’s teammate at UFC 312 amid rematch talks
Ilia Topuria has beat Alexander Volkanovksi again ahead of their potential UFC rematch. ‘El Matador’ became the featherweight ...
Joe Rogan suggests ‘crazy’ twist for upcoming UFC lightweight, featherweight title bouts
UFC color commentator Joe Rogan has a solution to solve the mess at 145 and 155 pounds. Both of the division's current champions, Ilia Topuria and Islam Makhachev, have been linked to a potential ...
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"Fans literally lost all respect" - UFC light heavyweight laments Alexander Volkanovski being brutally trolled by Ilia Topuria fan at UFC 312 Q&A
Alexander Volkanovski and Ilia Topuria shared a bitter rivalry this past year. The duo faced each other at UFC 298 where ...
UFC Pound-for-Pound Fighter Rankings: Zhang Weili passes Valentina Shevchenko as superfight looms
Although she was overlooked by many oddsmakers and critics entering UFC 312 last weekend, 35-year-old women's strawweight ...