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Ilia Topuria seeks triple crown: “I want to fight Makhachev at the White House”

Ilia Topuria (17-0) has dropped the bombshell. In the midst of all the rumors about who will be his opponent in his first defense for the lightweight title, 'El Matador' has changed the script and has revealed his intention to face Islam Makhachev (27-1) in the UFC event at the White House for the welterweight belt. Ilia's goal is to become the first triple champion in the history of the company, and incidentally star in one of the biggest fights in the history of contact sports.Justin Gaethje, Arman Tsarukyan, Paddy Pimblett... There are several names on the table for Topuria's first defense of the 155-pound belt, and even the Spanish-Georgian fighter himself had declared a few days ago that he did not care about the opponent. A return is rumored for early 2026, but if it were up to him […]

SPORTIVO October 17, 2025

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Boxing - English

Canelo Alvarez hits Ilia Topuria: “I’m the one who puts them on my list”

Saul "Canelo" Alvarez continues to prepare for his fight on September 13 against Terence Crawford in Las Vegas. After the birth of his fifth daughter, the Mexican pugilist emphatically rejected any possibility of seeing him fight Ilia Topuria, double champion of the UFC.Topuria has been trying for more than a year to reach the Mexican, however, it is Canelo himself who extinguishes any illusion by making it clear that the profile of the mixed martial arts fighter is not in his interests.Likewise, Canelo Alvarez sent a message to anyone who stands in front of the Mexican, as he is the one who decides his opponents."Nobody can put me on their list just like that. I'm the one who puts them on my list, and now it's if I want to. Now it's not in my plans, for the moment, no. […]

SPORTIVO August 10, 2025

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Ilia Topuria - English

Paddy Pimblett, against Topuria: “El Chorizo, I’m coming for you”

Being one of the biggest UFC superstars puts you in everyone's sights. Ilia Topuria (17-0) has become the opponent everyone wants to face and beat. Now, with Paddy Pimblett (23-3) and Arman Tsarukyan (22-3) as the main contenders on social media or in interviews, throwing numerous darts at the lightweight champion (and former featherweight champion) while Justin Gaethje (26-5) waits in the wings.The fact is that the rivalry between Paddy Pimblett and Ilia Topuria, active and hot since 2022, needs no condiments. However, the Liverpool native has also been encouraged to send post on social networks against the Spanish-Georgian. The latest, on Instagram.Jake Paul's red flag sparks fan warning to his fiancée"I'm just waiting for the call. 'El Chorizo', I'm coming for you," Paddy wrote. And that nickname, 'El Chorizo', is already a regular in the Briton's attacks on Topuria.I'm […]

SPORTIVO August 8, 2025

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Arman Tsarukyan - English

Ilia Topuria wants to fight Canelo Alvarez while being called a ‘coward’ in the UFC

In the midst of the pre-fight atmosphere between Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez and Terence Crawford, the name of Ilia Topuria, the mixed martial arts fighter in the UFC, stands out as a candidate to face the Mexican boxer; this in the midst of the situation that the Spanish-Georgian after being called a "coward".The fight between Canelo and Crawford is one of the most anticipated of the year. This bout promises a lot because of the quality that both boxers have shown over the last decade and not only will the undisputed 168-pound championship be at stake, but also their respective legacies.McGregor fails trying to break boxing machine with punchTurki Alalshikh must give the green light to 'Canelo' Alvarez vs. Ilia TopuriaTopuria has expressed his admiration for Saul Alvarez on several occasions. He also asked Turki Alalshikh, president of the General Entertainment […]

SPORTIVO July 25, 2025

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Andy Cruz - English

Following in Topuria’s footsteps: a challenger to Lomachenko’s throne wants to fight Rüdiger

Real Madrid is always in the spotlight. Millions of fans follow the club around the world, including some famous sportsmen and women with great media weight in the sporting universe, such as Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz, Joel Embiid, Carlos Sainz, Luka Doncic and Ilia TopuriaThe illustrious UFC fighter recently joked about a potential challenge against German Antonio Rudiger, who suggested that he could beat him along with three other Real Madrid teammates. "Even if they beat me, I would go for Rudiger first, he won't get out alive, I'm telling you," said Topuria, who heard about the German's comments in a conversation with Dani Carvajal, the Merengues captainJake Paul goes wild and tries to catch an alligator after beating Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.And on the same rope is Andy Cruz, one of the rising stars of the lightweight division in […]

SPORTIVO July 1, 2025

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Andreas Vou - SAM English

Drake’s curse remains intact: Another bad choice causes him to lose $200,000 on a bet

Drake's love affair with high-stakes sports betting has once again landed him on the losing side, this time at UFC 317. The Canadian rapper, no stranger to wagering hefty sums on combat sports, put down $200,000 on Charles Oliveira to defeat Ilia Topuria in Saturday's main event. But instead of cashing in, the five-time Grammy winner watched his money vanish as Topuria scored a devastating first-round knockout."Brazil I love you and I owe you," Drake captioned on Instagram, showing off his betting slip. "Betting on Brazil."Oliveira came into the bout as a sizable underdog, with +440 odds. Had he pulled off the upset, Drake would've walked away with a windfall of $880,000. Instead, the Brazilian was caught early by Topuria's power, succumbing to a thunderous right hand just minutes into Round 1. The sudden finish left the crowd in shock […]

SPORTIVO June 29, 2025

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Charles Oliveira - English

Ilia Topuria knocks out Charles Oliveira in two minutes and becomes a legend

And on the night in Las Vegas, under the light of a thousand spotlights of all colors and types, Ilia Topuria (17-0) became a legend. The 'Matador' fulfilled his promise and knocked out Charles Oliveira (35-11) in the first round. First he put him to sleep with a right hand and then sent him to the ground with the left. An epic K.O. that makes him one of the greatest superstars in the sport. In general.UFC legend Jon Jones sends an arrogant fan to the hospital with a massive kick in resurfaced videoThere is not much to say about the fight, really. It lasted less than three minutes. Charles, as expected, tried to go for the clinch but Ilia defended himself well in the fight, showing his wrestling base and resisting the Brazilian's pushes. In the striking he was devastating […]

SPORTIVO June 29, 2025

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Charles Oliveira - English

Shaquille O’Neal appears in Las Vegas and ‘erases’ himself from Topuria vs. Oliveira: “I don’t know them, I’m sorry”

The talk withShaquille O'Neal was brief but pleasant. The basketball legend made a surprise appearance at the UFC Hall of Fame ceremony in Las Vegas and spoke to the Spanish media present to talk about MMA and the fight between Ilia Topuria (17-0) and Charles Oliveira (35-10). However, the legendary center was not very familiar with the present of mixed martial arts"I don't know those fighters, I'm sorry. I'm usually familiar with everyone, but I've been working too hard and I'm a creature of habit. When I have my fighters, I stick with them. So I'm still with Conor McGregor, Jon Jones..." said the Newark native, a city already familiar to UFC visits and where they were a couple of weeks agoUFC legend Jon Jones sends an arrogant fan to the hospital with a massive kick in resurfaced videoWhen I […]

SPORTIVO June 27, 2025

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Ilia Topuria - English

Paddy Pimblett calls out Ilia Topuria again: “I know how to beat him”

Ilia Topuria and Paddy Pimblett are destined to face each other. 'El Matador' will face Charles Oliveira for the vacant lightweight title, and has made it clear that his intention is for his first defense to be against the English fighter due to the rivalry they have had for several years. Pimblett, for his part, wants to face Justin Gaethje at the end of the year to earn a title shot, although he would not mind skipping the queue to face 'El Matador' directly if he wins his fight against 'Do Bronx' in the International Fight Week."If Ilia wins and says he wants to fight me, the UFC will make that fight because they know it's a money fight. I know I'd beat him, I know how to beat him," Pimblett said via his YouTube channel. 'The Baddy' is ranked […]

SPORTIVO June 18, 2025

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Charles Oliveira - English

Ilia Topuria repeats his favorite message, now to Oliveira: “Don’t forget to bring the pillow”

Eight months after UFC 308 and Abu Dhabi, Ilia Topuria (16-0) repeats the message he sent to Max Holloway (26-8)... with a new victim: Charles Oliveira (35-10). The veteran Brazilian fighter will be his opponent at UFC 317, for the lightweight title, and has received the same post on social media that the Hawaiian had to endure: "Don't forget to bring the pillow, Charles Oliveira".Disgusting Jake Paul video surfaces: Bloated and doing revolting things on cameraThat was Ilia Topuria's tweet from fight night in Las Vegas, Nevada. There, at the UFC Performance Institute, the 'Matador' is completing his camp just 14 days before the event that could crown him as a double champion of the best MMA league in the worldA 'threat', that of taking the pillow, which he already fulfilled against Max Holloway: he knocked out the American in […]

SPORTIVO June 14, 2025

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