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Topuria Brother Sets Sights on UFC top 15 Following Qatar ⁣Victory

Doha, Qatar – Following Aleksandre Topuria’s victory over Bekzat ‌Almakhan in Qatar on november 22, 2025,⁣ his brother ⁢and⁣ fellow UFC fighter⁣ Ilia ⁤Topuria expressed immense pride and outlined aspiring‍ goals ‍for the ​rising bantamweight contender. Ilia‍ stated, “I am very happy and very proud of⁢ my brother, of the⁢ work he has done. We have seen ⁢him very ‍calm and mature,wiht a lot ​of knowing how⁤ to be inside the octagon.”

Aleksandre, now 2-0 in the UFC, showcased a “very smart and technical ⁢way” to ‍defeat Almakhan,⁤ according to reports. Ilia highlighted his brother’s composure ‌and strategic approach, noting Aleksandre “started on his⁢ covered shield, with his guard up, moving his head, finding the ‘timing’…Aleks did not‌ have ​to ‍take any risks in‌ this‍ fight, and that ⁢is what he did, a very high level fight.”

Ilia also praised Aleksandre’s well-rounded ⁣skillset,⁤ encompassing ground game, hand-to-hand combat, and striking.⁣ He pointed to a specific moment in the ‍fight where Aleksandre chose not to​ capitalize ⁤on a takedown, allowing Almakhan ‍to stand.”Aleks has ‍not ​forced anything…that’s what ‌I ‍like about his style,which always gives the⁣ spectacle that everyone expects,” Ilia explained.

Looking ahead, Ilia confirmed Aleksandre’s focus is on climbing the UFC‌ rankings. “Aleksandre is⁣ aiming for ‌the top, he will⁣ follow what the⁤ UFC tells us, but obviously it has ⁣to be‍ someone ⁣who ⁣helps his advancement…my brother ‌will look, without‍ being ⁣in a hurry, for opponents who are ahead of him to​ continue climbing the rankings. I think ⁤there could be a top 15,” he said.