UFC lightweight champion Ilya Topuria has been awarded the prestigious Spanish publication Marca’s “Legend” (MARCA Leyenda) special award.
Since 1997, this award has been presented to more than 80 individuals in sports.
In 2025, the 28-year-old Topuria became the UFC champion in the 70 kg (158 lb) weight category. Before that, in 2024, he won the lightweight (145 lb) belt and successfully defended it once. He has participated in 17 mixed martial arts fights and is undefeated.
