The current featherweight champion of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Ilia Topuria, confirmed that he will fight in Spain in 2025, expectedly at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium in Madrid.

Getting into the UFC octagon in the country where he resides was a dream for Topuria, known as "El Matador." This dream will now become a reality.

Topuria to fight Conor McGregor?

Regardless of the exact date, it is unknown which rival Topuria will face. The Spanish fighter publicly challenged Conor McGregor, one of the legends of mixed martial arts. The Irish fighter confirmed his return to the UFC in March.

In February, Topuria became UFC featherweight champion after defeating then-champion belt holder Alexander Volkanovski by knockout. The fight was held at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif.