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Ilia Topuria Defends Ground Strikes and Launches ‘Mucho x Topuria’ Beverage in Madrid

He confirmed his status as the UFC’s top pound-for-pound fighter, signaled plans for a title defense against Paddy Pimblett, voiced support for a 2026 UFC show at Madrid’s Santiago Bernabéu.

Ilia Topuria, este viernes en Madrid.
El luchador Ilia Topuria y José Cabanas, CMO de Hijos de Rivera, ayer.

Overview

  • Topuria defended his two post-knockout ground strikes on Charles Oliveira as legal under UFC rules at his first press conference in Spain.
  • He debuted the ‘Mucho x Topuria’ functional beverage in partnership with Hijos de Rivera, tapping into Spain’s rapidly growing health drink sector.
  • The dual UFC lightweight champion holds the promotion’s #1 pound-for-pound ranking after capturing his second title in late June.
  • Topuria indicated a likely next opponent in Paddy Pimblett and said the UFC has asked him to remain in lightweight to preserve the division’s momentum.
  • He called for the UFC to host an event at Madrid’s Santiago Bernabéu in 2026, pointing to a new European broadcast window opening that year.