MAY 23 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
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Ilia Topuria sets sights on UFC history next year in Spain If all goes to plan for UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria, the near future will include a bout against Conor McGregor in Madrid, Spain...
Daniel Cormier: UFC champion Ilia Topuria's current approach 'not coming off great' Daniel Cormier is not a fan of Ilia Topuria’s tone as UFC champ.
APRIL 30 • USATODAY.COM
Alexander Volkanovski on Sean O'Malley calling out Ilia Topuria at UFC 299: 'It better be soon because I'm next' If Sean O’Malley wants to fight Ilia Topuria, Alexander Volkanovski says he better do it quickly.
MARCH 11 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Ilia Topuria rejects Sean O'Malley's post-UFC 299 callout, says to fight Merab Dvalishvili first Ilia Topuria is open to a future champion-vs-champion showdown with Sean O’Malley, but not just yet.
MARCH 10 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Ilia Topuria's coach advises Alexander Volkanovski to take tuneup fight over rematch: 'That would be the smartest thing' UFC champ Ilia Topuria’s coach, Jorge Climent, thinks Alexander Volkanovski should reconsider his desire for an immediate rematch.
MARCH 6 • USATODAY.COM
Henry Cejudo: Pull Max Holloway from UFC 300 bout vs. Justin Gaethje to fight Ilia Topuria in Spain Henry Cejudo thinks the better play would be to have Max Holloway fight for the 145-pound title in Spain rather than face Justin Gaethje.
MARCH 1 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
UFC champion Ilia Topuria takes honorary kick-off at Real Madrid's game vs. Sevilla at the Santiago Bernabeu UFC champion Ilia Topuria took the honorary kick-off in front of 85,000 fans at Real Madrid’s game at the Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid.
FEBRUARY 25 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
UFC champion Ilia Topuria takes honorary kick-off at Real Madrid's game vs. Sevilla at the Santiago Bernabeu UFC champion Ilia Topuria took the honorary kick-off in front of 85,000 fans at Real Madrid’s game at the Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid.
FEBRUARY 25 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
ILIA TOPURIA IN THE BERNABÉU 🏆#laligaeasports #iliatopuria #emotional
FEBRUARY 25 • YOUTUBE
Aljamain Sterling honest in assessment of new UFC champ Ilia Topuria: 'It's a tough matchup for anybody' Aljamain Sterling sees Ilia Topuria posing problems for everyone in the division – including himself.
FEBRUARY 24 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Video: New UFC featherweight champ Ilia Topuria receives warm welcome in return to Spain Carrying his newly acquired UFC belt, Ilia Topuria was greeted my a large group of fans after landing at the airport in Madrid, Spain.
FEBRUARY 23 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Video: New UFC featherweight champ Ilia Topuria receives warm welcome in return to Spain Carrying his newly acquired UFC belt, Ilia Topuria was greeted my a large group of fans after landing at the airport in Madrid, Spain.
FEBRUARY 23 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Brian Ortega praises Ilia Topuria, but thinks Alexander Volkanovski looked off at UFC 298 Brian Ortega thinks Alexander Volkanovski looked off at UFC 298.
FEBRUARY 22 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Brian Ortega praises Ilia Topuria, but thinks Alexander Volkanovski looked off at UFC 298 Brian Ortega thinks Alexander Volkanovski looked off at UFC 298.
FEBRUARY 22 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Video: Is UFC champ Ilia Topuria the sport's next breakout superstar? Our “Spinning Back Clique” debates the star power of Ilia Topuria after winning the UFC featherweight title.
FEBRUARY 22 • SUNHERALD.COM
Yair Rodriguez never wanted to fight Brian Ortega, but can't wait to 'f*ck up' Ilia Topuria Just the mention of UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria is enough to cause Yair Rodriguez to spew expletives.
FEBRUARY 22 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Why Sean O'Malley is seeking fight vs. 'scary' fellow UFC champ Ilia Topuria over Merab Dvalishvili Fighting Ilia Topuria gets Sean O’Malley a lot more excited than facing Merab Dvalishvili.
FEBRUARY 21 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Demetrious Johnson says Ilia Topuria is just a bad matchup for Alexander Volkanovski: 'You're going to sleep' Demetrious Johnson advises Alexander Volkanovski against taking an immediate rematch vs. Ilia Topuria.
FEBRUARY 21 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, Feb. 20: Ilia Topuria new No. 1 at featherweight Check out the latest USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings following UFC 298 in Anaheim, Calif.
FEBRUARY 21 • KANSASCITY.COM
T.J. Dillashaw: Alexander Volkanovski 'was fighting scared' at UFC 298, led to Ilia Topuria's knockout T.J. Dillashaw says he could tell during the fight that Alexander Volkanovski was scared of Ilia Topuria’s power.
FEBRUARY 21 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Alexander Volkanovski hopes to rest up, rematch Ilia Topuria in Spain: 'I'm going to get that belt back' Alexander Volkanovski is willing to go to Spain to get his rematch with Ilia Topuria.
FEBRUARY 20 • USATODAY.COM
Alexander Volkanovski's coach after UFC 298: We knew Ilia Topuria had a puncher's chance – and he got it Joe Lopez suggests Ilia Topuria simply capitalized on his puncher’s chance at UFC 298.
FEBRUARY 20 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
UFC champ Ilia Topuria responds to Movsar Evloev's callout: 'He needs to finish someone' Ilia Topuria is not sold on Movsar Evloev being his first title defense.
FEBRUARY 20 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
VIDEO: Ilia Topuria's family erupts with pure joy after UFC 298 title win Ilia Topuria’s family lost their minds when he captured the UFC featherweight title – and rightfully so.
FEBRUARY 19 • USATODAY.COM
Spinning Back Clique LIVE: UFC 300 main event reaction, Ilia Topuria's star potential, more UFC 298 fallout (noon ET) Monday’s post-UFC 298 episode of “Spinning Back Clique” will examine Ilia Topuria’s star potential, more key results and whether the UFC 300...
FEBRUARY 19 • SUNHERALD.COM
