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.

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

Aleksandre Topuria, the brother of UFC champ Ilia Topuria, reacts to Alexander Volkanovski cornering against him this Saturday at UFC 312.