Ilia Topuria: Real Madrid congratulates new UFC featherweight champion

See what Real Madrid said about new UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria.

Ilia Topuria: Real Madrid congratulates new UFC featherweight champion

Tosin Abayomi 19:30 - 19.02.2024

See what Real Madrid said about new UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria.

La Liga heavyweights Real Madrid commended Ilia Topuria, a Spanish fighter who was born in Georgia, on defeating Australian Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 298.

Topuria defeated Volkanovski in the second round on February 18 to take the title of featherweight champion.

On its social media accounts, the club expressed its congratulations.

Real Madrid congratulate the new UFC Champion

See what Real Madrid said about new UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria.
See what Real Madrid said about new UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria.

The message said, "Congratulations on your historic triumph for Spanish sport, Ilia Topuria.

"We are proud that a great Real Madrid fan like you becomes a UFC world champion.

The 26-year-old Topuria had previously entered the octagon in June 2023 and had defeated Josh Emmett by unanimous decision.

See what Real Madrid said about new UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria.
See what Real Madrid said about new UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria.

Throughout his long career, he had 15 wins and 0 defeats.

Volkanovski, 35, lost his most recent fight, a first-round knockout against Islam Makhachev, at UFC 294 in October 2023.

He has competed in Mixed Martial Arts for a well-respected 26 wins with 4 losses.

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