“Veni, Vidi, Vici.” That was what he did Iliary Top (17-0) in the T-Mobile of Las Vegas on June 29. He UFC 317 Not only was it the best billboard of the year, but the consecration of a legend. 'El Matador' knocked out Charles Oliveira in the First assaultas he had promised, to become the first double champion undefeated from the company's history. After months of effort and sacrificeIlia, who likes to repeat this phrase a lot, only went to collect the award of victory. A few days later, Marca has been able to interview him in his First appearance In Spain after returning from 'The City of Sin'.
This Friday, July 4, with a Flight delay In between they have forced all their appearances, Topuria attended everyone present in space Next station -Madrid-. There, next to Children of Riveramade the presentation act of 'A lot'his new energy drink, and incidentally made a press conference to serve the media and give himself a deserved mass bath. There was everything. An octagon, minijuegos, a photocall … In addition, Ilia found a hole in so much hustle to talk with brand exclusively.
Active fighter most often on Instagram, number one Libra by Libra, double champion … Even Topuria himself is surprised with what was achieved. “It is impressive. Being the active fighter with more followers on Instagram would not be possible if he did not have the best fans of the world, thank you all. Being number one libra per pound is something that I never had in my headif I am sincere. Of course, the fact that it has coincided with the rest of records the truth that is A pride For me, it makes me very excited. “
Being number one pounds per pound is something I never had in my head
Because Topuria is not any athlete, it is the greater superstar of the UFC. His greatness has crossed the barrier of the MMA, thus becoming the cara visible of Spanish sport. Of course, 'El Matador' naturally takes progressive growth that is a consequence of a lot of work of a whole team. “When you accumulate more successes of this caliber, obviously You grow At the media level and you reach many more people. I have noticed growth, it has been Very strong“He says.
Ilia Topuria, exclusively for brand.
A clear enemy
The smile It was deleted Ilia's face as soon as he heard a name: Paddy Pimblett. The lightweight champion is willing to grant him the Titular opportunity without having a fight in between, since he knows everything that would be. “At the media level the fight with Paddy Pimblett is much biggerbut for my legacy a fight with Islam makhachev It means much more, “he confesses.
When I called it, I was shit -Paddy Pikblett-, I didn't even know where to get
While Islam Makhachev tries to get the double belt Before Jack Della Maddalena at the end of the year, 'El Matador' has between eyebrow and eyebrows, which not to speak of Ilyia whenever you can. “What paddy do you want to make me suffer many assaults? He does not believe it or him. I saw him inside the octagon. When I called it, I was shitI didn't even know where to get. Said 'Why am I here'“.
UFC Spain, an obligation
A few days ago, when I was still in Las Vegas assimilating What was achieved, Ilia exclusively declared this newspaper the possibility of return to the octagon In 2025. However, there are many factors on which the Final decision.
“It is a question that I would not know how to answer. I have not yet had any conversation with the UFC. I always say it, I can want many things but you also have to enter into the interests of the company. That they want it, that it suits them and that it is a good timingFor everyone, “he acknowledges.
The percentage that I would give to an UFC in Spain is 70%
Other Escinita stuck For Topuria it is the UFC Spain. 'El Matador' will not stop until the most important MMA company in the world organizes an event in the Santiago Bernabéu. Slowly and with good lyrics. “The percentage that I would give to an UFC in Spain is from a 70%. If I depend on us, I would be done. We are going to put all of usand what we cannot control can do little, “he concluded.
