Current UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria intends to make the symbolic first kick in the match between Real Madrid and Sevilla, scheduled for February 25 at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium. This was reported by Mundo Deportivo.
Topuria fought at UFC 298 in Anaheim, USA on February 18, where he had a title fight against Australian Alexander Volkanovski. Topuria secured victory by knockout in the second round, claiming the championship belt.
Topuria boasts 15 wins and no losses in mixed martial arts, while Volkanovski has 26 wins and four losses on his record.