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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.
"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 Topuria knocked out Volkanovski in the second round to win the bout.
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 and Alexander Volkanovski come face-to-face at UFC 312 weigh-ins ahead of rumored rematch
Featherweight champion Ilia Topuria and former 145lb king Alexander Volkanovski came face-to-face on the UFC stage earlier this morning.
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
Alexander Volkanovski vs Ilia Topuria rematch set for UFC 314, claims Bo Nickal
Rising middleweight star Bo Nickal has claimed a rematch between Ilia Topuria and Alexander Volkanovski is “official” for UFC 314 in April.
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.
Ilia Topuria Makes Bold Claim Of Submitting Alexander Volkanovski In Their Rematch
Ilia Topuria confidently predicts he'll submit Alexander Volkanovski in their rematch, setting the stage for a high-stakes UFC showdown.
UFC Fans Brace for Darkest Trauma as Ilia Topuria vs Alexander Volkanovski Rematch Brings Heated Trash Talk
As great as it was to watch Ilia Topuria's rise to the featherweight championship, it was equally painful watching him put Alexander Volkanovski's lights out in the manner that he did. The post UFC Fans Brace for Darkest Trauma as Ilia Topuria vs Alexander Volkanovski Rematch Brings Heated Trash Talk appeared first on EssentiallySports.
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 ...
Volkanovski 'fighting for the title soon' despite Topuria uncertainty
Alexander Volkanovski has declared he will be "fighting for the title" soon, as speculation grows that UFC president Dana ...
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Nina-Marie Daniele reacts to a male fan asking Alexander Volkanovski out on a date
Nina-Marie Daniele recently expressed her opinion after witnessing a fan asking Alexander Volkanovski out on a date. Daniele ...
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 ...
Volkanovski on Topuria - "I'm not going to be afraid"
Ahead of UFC 312, Alexander Volkanovski says he will not be afraid to take on UFC Featherweight Champion Ilia Topuria in a ...
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Daniel Cormier and Alexander Volkanovski tiptoe around awkward fan question about Dana White and Jon Jones: "He's literally gotten more annoying"
An awkward moment unfolded during a Q&A session in Sydney ahead of UFC 312 when a fan asked the panel if UFC CEO Dana White ...
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‘I couldn’t believe it’… Jason Moloney reveals what happened when he crossed paths with Alexander Volkanovski in a meeting of Aussie legends
Jason Moloney had an incredible interaction with Alexander Volkanovksi moments after scoring one of the biggest knockout victories of his career. The pair of formidable fighters have proven themselves ...