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UFC Signs the Brother of Undefeated Champion Ilia Topuria
Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

UFC Signs the Brother of Undefeated Champion Ilia Topuria

Originally posted on MMA on SI  |  By Mathew Riddle  |  Last updated Aug 9, 2024 11:29 AM ET

Aleksandre Topuria, brother of UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria, has signed with the UFC.

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The 5-1 MMA professional announced he'd signed a UFC contract in an Instagram post on August 8.

"As many of you know, my personal goal and challenge for many years was to see my brother adjust the world championship belt," Topuria wrote.

"I positioned myself as his coach and thank God, that goal was fulfilled. ... The desire to battle on the frontline has never faded, so I've never stopped doing it, but this time it will be in the biggest league in the world. I would like to announce I have officially signed with UFC.

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It has not yet been revealed when Topuria will make his UFC debut, or who it could be against.

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