Aleksandre Topuria, a fighter with a record of 5-1, is set to make his debut in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) this weekend. He will be competing against Colby Thicknesse, a local Australian fighter with a record of 7-0, in UFC 312, which will take place in Sydney, Australia. Topuria’s brother, Ilia, will be accompanying him during this important week, known as Fight Week. Ilia arrived in Australia on January 20 to help his brother prepare for the big event.
As the fight approaches, Aleksandre is now in the process of cutting weight, which can be a challenging part of the preparation. However, according to his team, everything is under control. This is a crucial time for Aleksandre, and having his brother by his side can provide valuable support and help him stay focused. With Fight Week already underway, the hardest part of the preparation is now upon him.
One factor that may help reduce some of the pressure on Aleksandre is that his fight is not part of the main event. Instead, it will be the first preliminary fight, which means he will not have to participate in a press conference for UFC 312. This can help minimize distractions and allow him to concentrate on his weight cut and final preparations. His goal is to reach the bantamweight limit of 61.2 kilograms.
The preliminary fights, including Aleksandre’s debut, are scheduled to start at 00:00 on Saturday, February 8, with the main event following later. Viewers can catch the preliminary fights at 02:00 hours, and Aleksandre’s fight is expected to take place around 02:00-02:10 in the morning, according to the Spanish peninsular schedule.
