Reigning UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria claims he already has a date for the promotion’s debut in Spain, the place “El Matador” will make the primary protection his 145-pound title. No opponent has been confirmed simply but, however the main candidates are former division champions Alex Volkanovski and Max Holloway.
Topuria additionally has his eye on No. 3-ranked contender Brian Ortega.
“We’re going to Spain,” UFC CEO Dana White instructed reporters throughout UFC 298’s post-fight press convention (watch it right here). “If there’s a venue accessible for us, we’ll be there. We’re undoubtedly going to Spain … and it will be a pay-per-view.”
Topuria was awarded Spanish citizenship by the Prime Minister just some weeks again.
The promotion already has most (however not all) of its 2024 PPV playing cards mapped out (see them right here). There seems to be openings for UFC 307, in addition to UFC 309 And UFC 310 in November and December, relying on how issues shake out.
Keep tuned.
