“I will fight at the Bernabeu and I want McGregor”
ANDSpanish-Georgian fighter, Ilya Topuria, attended MARCA in Las Vegas and talked about his next fight. In addition, he confirmed that his fight at the Bernabeu is a fact and points to Connor McGregor.
How did you prepare for the fight with Volkanovski?
“We are completely focused on preparation. We finalize the details, lose weight… and enjoy it. We’ll be heading to Los Angeles in a few days.”
How does Topuria try to reach the pinnacle of wrestling?
“Medals are earned through training. I’m going to pick them up at the competition. The hardest part is already done. I already deserve a medal. The day of the fight has come to enjoy. In preparation, sacrifices are made. be ready for this night. The hard work has already been done and February 17th will be a shining night.”
The new Bernabeu is a work of art.”
The new Santiago Bernabeu and its struggle
“Impressive. I have already been to the new premises and seen this. I think it’s something impressive. They have the largest greenhouse in the world where all the herbs are stored. She’s ready to close the roof… They really prepared her. be able to host events and football matches. Football. What we have there is a work of art.”
“I would really like this, and this is reality. It will happen. The final details are already being finalized, and this will happen in 2024. Now it’s a fact.”
We sign McGregor to the Bernabeu. “It depends on the result he shows in his next fight.”
Who will be your opponent at the Bernabeu?
“Nothing is confirmed, but we are targeting Connor McGregor. It depends on the performance he shows in his next fight whether he defeats his opponent. And after the fight, if he feels ready for this level of competition… he will be in front of us and will be our dance partner. If he doesn’t feel ready to compete at this level… what can we do. What he did was 4-5 years ago and he survives in this sport because he did it for several years. But in reality, if he wants to continue and stay in this sport, he will have to face the current fighters. And this fighter now is me.”
How big of an NFL fan is Topuria?
“Honestly, I’ve never seen an NFL game. Never in my life (laughs).”
Super Bowl atmosphere in Las Vegas
“The only person I know from the entire Super Bowl is Taylor Swift. And she doesn’t even play. I know she has a lot of influence on a show of this magnitude.