ANAEHIM, Calif. – Dana White, the CEO of the UFC, has expressed his interest in bringing a UFC event to Spain. This interest has only grown stronger after Ilia Topuria, a Georgian-Spanish fighter, claimed the featherweight title by knocking out Alexander Volkanovski in the second round of their fight at UFC 298, held at Honda Center on Saturday. White announced to reporters that they will be heading to Spain, which is undoubtedly exciting news for Topuria. In fact, Topuria had previously expressed his desire to fight Conor McGregor in Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, a desire he reiterated during his interview with Joe Rogan in the octagon.
Topuria’s dream of fighting in Spain could have been shattered if he had not performed well at UFC 298. However, he proved himself to be bold, confident, and undefeated, impressing both the audience and White himself. White acknowledged the pressure and heat that Topuria faced in his first main event, but he couldn’t have looked any better against a formidable opponent like Volkanovski. The fight was intense, with both fighters exchanging blows, but Topuria remained solid throughout.
White praised Topuria’s performance, recognizing Volkanovski as one of the greatest fighters in the division. He believes that if Topuria continues to stay focused and perform at the same level, he will become a dominant force in the featherweight division.
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