Does he have a future? Ilia Topuria trains alongside former Real Madrid star; watch

Sergio Ramos is shown practicing striking combinations under the supervision of the UFC lightweight champion.

Gabriel Reis

26/11/2025 | 15:16

Ilia Topuria is the UFC featherweight champion. Photo: Instagram / UFC

Ilia Topuria He is the UFC lightweight champion. Photo: Instagram / UFC

Ilia Topuria, one of the biggest names in MMA today, continues to expand his influence beyond combat sports. The lightweight champion (up to 70,3 kg), who is considering moving up a category In his quest for a third UFC belt, he recently trained alongside defender Sergio Ramos and stated that the former captain of the Spanish national team 'has the knack for it'.

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In a video released by TNT Sports, the former Real Madrid star is seen training at the UFC champion's gym. In the footage, Sergio Ramos demonstrates skill by executing combinations of strikes under the supervision of El Matador.

Ilia Topuria classifies Sergio Ramos as talented for MMA

In a recent interview with ESPN, Ilia Topuria He didn't hesitate to choose defender Sergio Ramos as an athlete experienced enough to succeed in MMA. The UFC champion didn't elaborate on his opinion, but emphasized that the Spaniard's personality would be a key advantage.

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Sergio Ramos and Ilia Topuria are friends

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Despite being born in Germany and having spent the early part of his life in Georgia, Topuria began training martial arts in Spain, where he still lives today. As such, most of his idols in the sport have made their careers in the country, as is the case with Ramos. The two developed a friendship and the player has even attended the former featherweight champion's (up to 65,7 kg) fights on a few occasions.

Sergio Ramos is known for his imposition on the pitch

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Nicknamed El Capitán (the captain in Spanish), Sergio Ramos is one of the most successful defenders in the history of football. A 2010 World Cup winner and two-time European champion with the Spanish national team, the player spent most of his career as a starter for Real Madrid. In addition to his technical ability as a defender, he also stood out for his aggressive style. Over the course of 22 years as a professional, he has accumulated 30 red cards.

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