Ilia Topuria is back in Spain. After the cancellation of his flight last Tuesday, two days after beating Charles Oliveira, The killer He is already in the country where he grew up as a mixed martial artist and for which he has made history again: The Hispanic-Georgian fighter is the first undefeated champion in the history of the UFC after beating Do Bronx last weekend and, now, He serves the media to treat his last performance about the octagon after getting a historical milestone; and to present 'A lot'his new sports drink.
The killer He began to declare that overcoming Islam Makhachev was not something that he had thought but that, now that he has achieved feat, causes emotion in the fighter: “It was something I didn't have in my head before combat, overcome Islam Makhachev. In fact, I never had it to become a pound for pounding the fact that happened is something exciting, I like, “he said.
Ilia Topuria, at the welcome press conference to Spain in Madrid
“The fight with Charles was entertaining, I was able to demonstrate several parts of my game, even if the fight lasts little. We were able to fight, we could demonstrate quality on the ground, striking… It was fine, I give him good assessment, “he said, about his fight against Do Bronx in UFC 317.
“I had that right. I have put that right to Javi many times. Javi Climent predicted the KO. It will be with the right, he said. It connected many right in training, Sparrings. During the preparation there are blows or movements that the team sees it, even I feel it and say: this will hurt“He added.
The Hispanic-Georgian fighter has also talked about the latest criticisms towards its completion against Charles Oliveira, where many call as unnecessary the last blows to Do Bronx. Topuria remains firm: “Why do you criticize the blow? I don't know the truth, violent is not, because it has regulations. Before going to combat, I had eight people from the commission explaining the entire regulation, When something like this happens, until the referee does not stop you, you can't stop. I don't care what they say, I did my job, “he settled.
Ilia Topuria, at the welcome press conference to Spain in Madrid
“It is a dream come true, to come to Spain with the two belts. I dreamed it since I was little. I always clung to my dreams, I had faith that this day I would arrive and I am proud of all the moments that have allowed me to live these two belts. I had to live fun adventures. That children cling to their dreams. I have two belts in front and I don't even know how time has flown. I do not want to enjoy the result, but to enjoy the whole process, “he cited, about his feat at UFC 317.
Ilia Topuria has also distributed to her rivals. The first to receive has been Arman Tsarukyanwhom he calls as 'the easiest fighter of division': “Tsarukyan is the easiest of all, even more than Paddy. I don't even know what name put. Imagine having the opportunity to fight for the world championship and, when the day comes, retire because your back hurts. I do not conceive it. Without an arm, I would have gotten fighting with Volk or Holloway, anyway. Mentally it is where it has to be. He is not in his 'prime', because in his last fight he didn't even appear. Arman doesn't know what to do to clean his shit. He believes that by being speaking they will give him the opportunity, and the truth is that no. He will be in the freezer for a while, “he said.
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Mundo Deportivo has asked Ilia Topuria about whether, now that she has defeated Charles Oliveira and has won the UFC World Championship, her sports merits have surpassed those of Conor McGregor. The killerconfident, has left in the hands of journalists determine this verdict: “I do not compete to really overcome anyone. All of you decide“.
The press conference has concluded with the introduction by Ilia Topuria and its team of 'A lot', Your new drink: The product incorporates ingredients, protein, vitamin A, C and E, Zinc and Magnesium And it does not have caffeine or artificial ingredients, and is now available in different flavors.
