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UFC champion, Georgian-born Spanish athlete Ilia Topuria shared his thoughts on opponent selection.
Idman.Biz reports that the fighter's thoughts were published by Marca.
Ilia Topuria said the following about choosing an opponent at this stage of his career:
"If it's a competition with an opponent that doesn't make any sense to me, I most likely won't participate in that competition. But if it's someone who really motivates me and also creates interest and hope in the audience, then I'll accept it."
It should be noted that Ilia Topuria is 28 years old. The Georgian fighter has been competing in the UFC since 2020. In 2024, he became the champion in the featherweight division (up to 65 kg) and then defended his title once. In 2025, he won the gold belt in the lightweight division (up to 70 kg).
