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Ilia Topuria

Ilia ‘El Matador’ Topuria is a Georgian-Spanish featherweight athlete who made his UFC debut in 2020, before surging through the ranks with wins over Josh Emmett, Bryce Mitchell, and Jai Herbert.

Split of Ilia Topuria and a shopping trolley

Incredible moment local Georgian man discovers Topuria won the UFC belt while grocery shopping

Videos of Georgians reacting to Ilia Topuria winning the UFC featherweight title are going viral worldwide, and you can see why. If you needed any…

Tom Llewellyn
Feb 21, 2024
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UFC legend Jorge Masvidal hails undefeated fighter who will ‘break the internet’

UFC legend Jorge Masvidal says Ilia Topuria will ‘break the internet’ and that speaking multiple languages will see him become a global superstar. UFC legend…

Tom Llewellyn
Feb 20, 2024
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The biggest winners and losers from UFC 298

The UFC has just updated their Top 15 rankings following 298 in Anaheim, but who are the biggest winners and losers from the update? Not…

Tom Llewellyn
Feb 20, 2024
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‘Good guy’ Islam Makhachev sent Volk ‘gifts’ before UFC 298 main event

Islam Makhachev sent presents to Alex Volkanovski’s family after the now-former champ revealed his daughter was wary of a break-in. Earlier in the week, Volkanovski…

Tom Llewellyn
Feb 18, 2024
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Movsar Evloev gives five-word verdict of Ilia Topuria’s press conference antics

Ilia Topuria grabbed the featherweight belt during the UFC 298 press conference, and the undefeated Movsar Evloev wasn’t impressed by the antics. “Ilia ‘Conor from…

Tom Llewellyn
Feb 16, 2024
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Ilia Topuria caught red-handed breaking UFC ‘superstition’ ahead of UFC 298

UFC featherweight challenger Ilia Topuria was caught red-handed wearing Alexander Volkanovski’s belt just as the champ walked in. The undefeated contender appeared to be having…

Tom Llewellyn
Feb 15, 2024
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Alex Volkanovski’s coach explains what will ‘cost’ Topuria the title at UFC 298

Whilst Volkanovski gives ‘credit’ to Ilia Topuria for marketing UFC 298, his head coach expects the trash-talking to end in a rude awakening. A lot…

Tom Llewellyn
Feb 14, 2024
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Record-breaking UFC event ‘is going to happen’ should Topuria win at 298

Ilia Topuria says that a UFC Spain event is ‘going to happen’ in 2024 and hopes to headline in front of an 83,000-capacity stadium. Topuria…

Tom Llewellyn
Feb 14, 2024
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Aleksandre Topuria breaks down how brother Ilia will become UFC champ this weekend

Aleksandre Topuria believes the ‘dedication’ and self-belief of younger brother Ilia will see him crowned featherweight champion at UFC 298. Aleksandre, 28, is himself an…

Tom Llewellyn
Feb 14, 2024
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