“Ilia Topuria vs….” Dana White’s dream Sphere event’s headliners LEAKED by French broadcast

With pre-sale tickets for September's Noche event about to go on sale, Quebec broadcaster hints and then recants at Ilia Topuria making the cut as headliner.

“Ilia Topuria vs….” Dana White’s dream Sphere event’s headliners LEAKED by French broadcast

UFC TVA Sports Quebec broadcaster hints at Ilia Topuria headlining mega event at Sphere (Source: IMAGO)

UFC Denver took shape last night (Saturday., July 13, 2024) at Ball Arena. Gabriel Bonfim handed Ange Loosa a lopsided loss (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) going the distance for the first time in his pro run. Between rounds one and two, UFC broadcast partner UFC TVA Sports casually leaked two giant Noche UFC title fights. Both headed for the Las Vegas ‘Sphere’…Looks like Ilia Topuria’s bluffs might have worked after all.

Ilia Topuria changed hands with the featherweight gold at UFC 298. Topuria earned his stripes by defeating Alexander Volkanovski with a huge overhand right to knock the Aussie out cold. Soon after, he turned focus on Max Holloway’s finishing statement at UFC 300. Now, with Topuria’s constant teases comes a new scoop.

In September, it’s going to be quite an event. Noche UFC, on September 14th inside the Sphere, Las Vegas. We already have a few fights that we can announce to you...Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway for the Featherweight championship, and there is also Sean O’Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvilli, who are confirmed for this...
Canadian broadcast partner UFC TVA Sports in French during UFC Denver (ESPN+) broadcasr; H/T: SBNation Network
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After Max Holloway’s all-time violent BMF knockout of Justin Gaethe, Topuria has been thirsting for silver. However, he wasn’t willing to put only his undisputed gold at stake in his maiden defense. Hence, he has engaged in many bluffs along the way to bait it in. September’s Las Vegas ‘Sphere’ event for the rebranded Riyadh Season Noche UFC always seemed like a possibility.

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More so because the Alicante-Georgian teased so in a recent appearance recently. Meanwhile, Sean O’Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili was teased as well. Both have maintained an angst on headlining the $2.3B Madison Square Gardens Arena Company’s Sphere. Nothing’s confirmed yet, but things are looking up for Noche UFC.

Noche UFC could be bigger than UFC 303 or 300…

Ilia Topuria has had many labels…’ El Matador’, KO artist, Spanish phenom, faux champ, inactive featherweight champ. But there’s no denying his star power and allure as a brand value champion. Topuria, 27, tore Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabéu Stadium with his appearance.

Ilia Topuria for Noche UFC? Plans still in flux
Ilia Topuria for Noche UFC? Plans still in flux (Source: sports.ru/X/es.agfight.com)

The Team Climent Club MMA’s Jorge Climent is aware of the attention the fighter has been getting. He took the honorary kick-off at the Real Madrid vs. Sevilla game, met with the Spanish president, and garnered hails from the biggest stars. His appearances on the ‘Webpositer’ Podcast, the RadiogacetaRNE Sports Radio Gazette, and moderated Q&A with Marca saw him get standing ovations.

Coach Climent thus thinks Topuria can sell out the El Bernabéu Stadium at Noche UFC, where 80,000 Spanish fans engaged in prolific cheers for him. Check out what Ibai’s record-breaking influencer boxing event brought on. Further, imagine what ‘El Matador’ can do at a home crowd.

Alongside, he isn’t the only cog in the works. It’s not confirmed that Max Holloway or Ilia Topuria would headline over O’Malley or the other way around. ‘Suga’ recently won the 2024 ESPY for Best UFC Fighter Award. He is a prime draw as well. The rebranded Riyadh Season Noche UFC will also see the pomp of Saudi GEA in the mix. As such, it can easily overtake previous milestone pay-per-view events.

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