One of the most anticipated debuts of the UFC was successfully completed last weekend. Aleksandre Topuria achieved his first victory in the largest mixed martial arts organization (MMA), after dominating the three assaults and obtaining a unanimous decision by the judges. Although he was close to ending his opponent in the first round, the conqueror preferred to ensure the victory, aware that the main thing was to bring victory in the suitcase back to Spain.
It usually happens that when a fighter competes in MMA, those around him are more nervous than the athlete himself. Something that was not different in the case of Aleksandre, with the difference that he lived with great intensity its premiere in the UFC was his brother, Ilia Topuria, champion of the company. It was not for less, because it has been part of all its successes from the corner, being a coach. Something that was now invested.
«When the cage door closes, 80% of what I hear are the instructions of my brother Ilia. I also heard Guram Kutateladze who told me to keep me calm and make fentas. They asked me about the pressure, but I had the pressure today, I have never seen so concentrated, thoughtful and focused on the costumes. I have been quite calm and trusted me and the process, ”said the conqueror after his victory, in an interview with ‘Spanish UFC’.
Of course, the Fight Week of the UFC 312, held in Sydney, Australia, was stressful for Aleksandre, as well as the previous weeks, in which they even came to return to Spain, after its original rival, Cody Haddon, was Fight fell. But they went ahead, took a step forward Colby Thicknesse, and the rest is history. «All week was very emotional. I am very satisfied. I really felt good all the time, ”Aleks said.
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