Ilia Topuria’s dream is still in force: “We are in the fight to bring the UFC to Spain”

There was a time when the mixed martial arts fighter (MMA) did not exist for the media in Spain. Few were the journalists who paid attention to a sport that already aroused curiosity between the fan, especially the youth, but who failed to make a place in the media spectrum. But a different athlete emerged. Someone who, coming from below, conquered the sky of the UFC, the biggest league of this discipline. He is ilia topuriaand this Monday was honored at the XLIV National Gala of the Spanish Sports Press Association (AEPD) at the Calderón de Valladolid Theater.

In fact, although the Olympic and Paralympic champions in the Paris 2024, Real Madrid, Palist Saúl Craviotto and swimmer Teresa Perales were also awarded, the first to collect his prize was Topuria. The ex -cast of the UFC’s weight weight took the floor, to explain to those present, many of them still unknown from this discipline, what their future was.

«I have changed weight, we have on the horizon the conquest of another division. We are in the fight to get a fight in Spain. I have no doubt that I will have the opportunity to shine in front of all my people in Spain, ”said the matador, sports nickname.

«In that fight we are, both me and my whole team finally get an event in Spain. Let’s see if the stars align. The truth that with everything I have decreed for now has always been good for me, thank God. So I have no doubt that once again I will be able to shine in front of all my people in Spain, ”said Topuria, who is in negotiations to close his next commitment, which will predictably take place on June 28 at the International Fight Week of Las Vegas, looking for the title of the light weight.

«It’s not just about winning or being the first. The effort, every fall, is an opportunity to get the best out of ourselves. They never give up. Before dawn, things are always dark, ”transferred the mixed martial arts fighter, who has always brought a speech of effort, overcoming and sacrifice to achieve the achievement of successes. The whole country hopes that soon its next fight will be announced, which will help you to continue creating legacy in a sport that posts to be one of the most followed among young people.