Alex Pereira has shown that with the right skills and aura, becoming a UFC champion can happen quickly, and now there’s talk of a similar path for Aleksandre Topuria. Ahead of Aleksandre’s UFC debut, his manager made a bold statement, claiming that he believes Aleksandre has the potential to become a UFC champion faster than his brother, Ilia Topuria. This adds even more excitement to the Topuria family’s rise in the promotion.
Aleksandre Topuria is gearing up for his UFC debut against Colby Thicknesse at UFC 312, and his manager, Lukasz Orzel, has made a bold prediction. Having managed the Topuria brothers since 2016, Orzel believes Aleksandre could become a champion in just 2-3 years, faster than it took Ilia to claim the title. This statement has set the stage for the bantamweight division to potentially see its own Topuria.
He stated, “If it took Ilia 4 years to become a champion, Aleksandre can do it even quicker. I give it 2-3 years. Now the bantamweight division will have its own Topuria.”
Unlike his brother Ilia, Aleksandre comes into the UFC with a 5-1 record, having already experienced a loss in his career. However, it might be a similar case of Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev, with Makhachev rising to become a champion and viewed as a more refined version of Khabib despite one career loss. The manager’s statement further hyped fans and set the stage for Aleksandre’s journey in the UFC.
Ilia Topuria Trains With Aleksandre Ahead Of His UFC Debut
After months of waiting, Aleksandre is finally set to make his UFC debut, and this time, the support will swing in the other direction as Ilia cheers on his brother. Fans have seen both of them training together, which will be invaluable for Aleksandre. Training alongside Ilia, an undefeated champion, will give Aleksandre the experience of facing a force like ‘El Matador,’ making his own fight that much easier.
👀🔥Ilia and Alexandre Topuria train together ahead of Alexandre’s UFC debut at #UFC312
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With hype already building around him, the UFC could fast-track Aleksandre Topuria, especially if he secures a big win. His manager’s bold prediction has fans excited about his potential, but there’s still a long road ahead. First, he’ll need to prove himself at UFC 312 before any talk of a title shot can become a reality.
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