The image of Ilyia Topuria and Alex Pereira that has revolutionized social networks

If something revolutionized the world in 2012 was the Avengers film. Such epic together with the most famous superheroes was a before and after in the cinematographic culture. Something similar has happened in mixed martial arts (MMA). However, it is not uncommon to see the best of sport sharing space with others of their own ‘rank’. Moreover, in most events that the UFC performs, several of its superstars share seats in the front row, giving fans images that are recorded in their retina. Well, in this UFC 312 there has been A meeting that many had dreamed.

In 2024 there were two athletes that stood out above the rest. On the one hand, Ilia Topuria He surprised the world raising as a champion of the UFC weight weight knocking Alexander Volkanovski. In addition, he reaffirmed after doing the same against Max Holloway in his first defense. On the other side, Alex Pereira He did the unthinkable by defending his belt of the semi -marked weight three times in the same year. Such performances exploded the debate which deserved to be the fighter of the year. Far from that, the respect between the two is the protagonist, and after having agreed in Australia due to UFC 312, the long -awaited encounter has occurred.

Ilia Topuria and Alex Pereira published a photo of them in Sydney. The undisputed, better fighters of 2024 were finally together. «I hope you enjoyed our 2024, but 2025 It will be even better! ”It was the comment that the matador published next to the photo. For his part, the Brazilian also replied: “2024 was ours.”

In Australia, both had important roles, although this time far from the Guantillas. As expected, Ilia Topuria was on the corner of her brother Aleksandre, who debuted in the company. Poatan (nickname of Alex Pereira) had the same task but twice and less successfully. First he supported his compatriot Rodolfo Bellato, which he tied, and then It would have to lose in the star fight By accompanying Sean Strickland. Although close, it was not the day of the event when Pereira and the Hispanic-Georgian were seen, but it was the next day when it happened.