Fighters are known for their relentless pursuit of glory inside the cage. But for some, the thrill of competition extends beyond the octagon. Following in the footsteps of the infamous Conor McGregor, the 4th ranked P4P fighter Ilia Topuria has just made a power move that is turning heads across the MMA landscape. The Spanish-Georgian phenom has become a major stakeholder in Way of Warrior FC, Spain’s premier MMA organization.
Topuria’s investment in WOW FC, Spain’s leading MMA promotion, marks a significant career milestone. The 27-year-old champion follows a path similar to McGregor’s recent BKFC ownership announcement. It seems these fighters are not content with just dominating inside the cage. WOW FC posted a picture with a caption in Spanish on their Instagram account. The translated version reads:
“We are thrilled to welcome Ilia Topuria as a shareholder of WOW. This partnership will further elevate MMA in Spain. His talent and passion are a perfect match for our mission, and together we will celebrate great achievements.”
WOW FC has hosted over 30 events and is recognized as Spain’s premier MMA organization. The promotion streams on popular platforms like Movistar+ and UFC Fight Pass. Topuria’s involvement is expected to boost its profile even further.
The first WOW FC event under Topuria’s co-ownership is scheduled for September 14th in Madrid. Fans can catch ‘El Matador’ at the Palacio de Vistalegre Arena, cheering from the sidelines. The month after this, he will defend his title for the first time against Max Holloway.
Ilia Topuria Fires Shots At Conor McGregor After Holding BKFC Press Conference In Spain
Topuria, the undefeated UFC featherweight titleholder, has fired a salvo at the infamous Conor McGregor. The spark seemed to be McGregor’s recent appearance at a Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) press conference in Spain.
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‘El Matador,’ a Spanish-Georgian fighter, took to social media to address McGregor’s presence in his homeland. He took a jab at ‘The Notorious’ for withdrawing due to a pinky toe injury. Furthermore, Topuria dared him to face him in Spain.
“Pinky toe! Welcome to my home. It’s great seeing you working for us! Come to Madrid, and we will see who slaps who. Topuria Knuckles for dinner !!!” wrote Topuria via X.
This verbal jousting follows McGregor’s comments at the BKFC Spain conference in Marbella. When asked about Topuria, McGregor acknowledged the Spaniard’s skills but couldn’t resist a jab. “I’d slap him around. He’s too small,” the Irishman boasted.
While a fight between Topuria and McGregor seems unlikely now, stranger things have happened. For now, fans can enjoy the spectacle of two champions trading barbs across social media.
