Ilia Topuria promises to Dana White to sell out 80,000 seater Real Madrid soccer stadium in Madrid for potential Spanish UFC event

Ilia Topuria has a business proposition for the UFC. The Spanish superstar wants his country to host its very first global UFC event.

Ilia Topuria promises to Dana White to sell out 80,000 seater Real Madrid soccer stadium in Madrid for potential Spanish UFC event

Ilia Topuria suggests ginormous stadium t host first Spanish UFC event ( Image source: L/R- Getty Images )

UFC featherweight contender Ilia Topuria expressed his desire to bring the excitement of the Ultimate Fighting Championship to Spain. Topuria wants the renowned Real Madrid soccer stadium in Madrid to hold the country’s first UFC event. Following his impressive main event debut, Topuria cemented his status as a legitimate contender in the featherweight division.

Topuria’s performance at the UFC Fight Night held in Jacksonville pushed him into the top five rankings, and now there are talks of a title fight. Meanwhile, Topuria eagerly awaited that opportunity and expressed his willingness to compete in a first-time event in his home country of Spain. He hopes to potentially set the stage for the UFC’s further expansion in the country.

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Much like Conor McGregor, Ilia Topuria has become a key figure in the growth of mixed martial arts in his homeland. Former Real Madrid superstar Sergio Ramos attended Topuria’s recent fight against Emmett. Ramos is one of the biggest names in soccer and a close friend of Topuria. His presence at the UFC event brought much public attention.

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With his popularity in Spain soaring, Topuria aims to seize the opportunity. In an interview with Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour, Topuria revealed his plans. He believes UFC could quickly sell out the iconic Santiago Bernabéu stadium in Madrid. The stadium boasts a large seating capacity of 80,000, but Topuria remains confident of selling out the stadium. Topuria emphasized that Spain’s accessibility, favorable location in Europe, and reasonable costs would make attending a UFC event there an exciting prospect for fans from neighboring countries.

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Ilia Topuria breaks Spanish broadcaster records ( Image source: Getty Images )

Further evidence of Topuria’s increasing Spanish influence is proved by the soaring numbers of his first UFC headliner. Reports indicate that UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Topuria became the third most-watched event in the history of Eurosport. The company is the exclusive broadcaster of UFC content in Spain. These impressive statistics may serve as a compelling argument for the UFC to take Topuria’s suggestion seriously.

The UFC intends to explore new opportunities and expand its presence in other European countries in the near future. Spain would be the perfect first step for the promotion. Ilia Topuria’s remarkable journey from Georgia to Spain has propelled him to the forefront of MMA in both nations.

Now, fueled by his aspiration to bring the UFC to the illustrious Real Madrid stadium, Topuria aims to sell out the Santiago Bernabéu and solidify Spain’s status as a stronghold of MMA. As fans eagerly anticipate the potential announcement of a Spanish UFC event, the promotion may be on the verge of penning a new chapter in the global expansion of mixed martial arts.

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