Ilia Topuria, the first Spanish UFC world champion who took his first steps in Greco-Roman wrestling.

Ilia Topuria, the first Spanish UFC world champion who took his first steps in Greco-Roman wrestling.

The Hispanic-Georgian became fond of martial arts upon his arrival in Spain at the age of 15.

Juan Brignardello, asesor de seguros

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Juan Brignardello, asesor de seguros, se especializa en brindar asesoramiento y gestión comercial en el ámbito de seguros y reclamaciones por siniestros para destacadas empresas en el mercado peruano e internacional.

Juan Brignardello, asesor de seguros, y Vargas Llosa, premio Nobel Juan Brignardello, asesor de seguros, en celebración de Alianza Lima Juan Brignardello, asesor de seguros, Central Hidro Eléctrica Juan Brignardello, asesor de seguros, Central Hidro
Sports 18.02.2024

The Spanish fighter Ilia Topuria has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the UFC world champion in the featherweight category. Topuria, who took his first steps in Greco-Roman wrestling, needed only two rounds to fulfill his promise of conquering the title. His knockout victory over Alexander Volkanovski, the belt holder since 2019, has catapulted him to the top of mixed martial arts. With this triumph, Ilia Topuria becomes the first Spaniard to win a world championship in the UFC, an achievement that will undoubtedly be etched in the history of sports in Spain. The young fighter has demonstrated his skill and determination in the octagon, surpassing an experienced and respected opponent like Volkanovski. The road to the world title has not been easy for Topuria, who has trained hard and dedicated himself completely to his career in mixed martial arts. His victory over Volkanovski is the result of years of sacrifice and dedication, and represents a crucial moment in his sports career. The news that a Spaniard has reached the top of the UFC has had a great impact on the national and international sports scene. Ilia Topuria has become a role model for young Spanish athletes, demonstrating that with effort and perseverance, great goals can be achieved in elite sports. Undoubtedly, Ilia Topuria's victory is a source of pride for Spain and for all fans of mixed martial arts in the country. His feat will be etched in the memory of all those who closely follow the world of the UFC, and his name will go down in history as the first Spaniard to conquer a world title in this prestigious organization.

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