Topuria celebrates her UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC
Ilia Topuria He drew attention when commenting on the current state of his career in a recent statement to the international press. The Georgian-Spanish fighter reflected on his journey in the sport, highlighting important achievements and indicating a possible change of perspective regarding the future, after reaching significant milestones within the UFC.
Rising champion and one of the leading names in the UFC today, Topuria surprised everyone by stating that he has already accomplished everything he wanted in MMA. In an interview with the Spanish newspaper 'MARCA', the athlete recalled achievements such as winning the belt, defending his title, and even moving up a weight class in search of new challenges, signaling a feeling of mission accomplished in the sport.
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“From a sporting point of view, I feel that, on a personal level, I have achieved all my goals: becoming world champion, defending the title, and moving up a category to win another. Now, this opportunity at the White House has arisen, something one cannot refuse,” said Topuria.
Ilia Topuria says he has fulfilled all his sporting goals 👀🔥
"From a sporting point of view, I feel that on a personal level I have fulfilled all my desires: to become a world champion, to defend the title, and to move up and win another one. Now, inside the White House, which… pic.twitter.com/7XS9rKHki1
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Ilia Topuria's MMA numbers
At 29, Ilia Topuria He has a record of 17 wins and no losses in his professional career. The Georgian-Spanish fighter has already won the Ultimate's featherweight (up to 65,8 kg) and lightweight (up to 70,3 kg) belts, becoming the first athlete from both countries to win a UFC title.
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