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The Irish Sun
10-07-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Dana White and UFC beg Ilia Topuria to make next fight promise as Paddy Pimblett grudge match looms for new superstar
ILIA TOPURIA has revealed the UFC brass asked him to make a "promise" about his next fight in the aftermath of his coronation as the new king of the sport. 'El Matador' became the face of mixed martial arts premier promotion late last month with a stunning first-round knockout of fan favourite 4 Ilia Topuria knocked out Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 to claim the vacant lightweight title Credit: REUTERS 4 The Georgian-born Spaniard became the tenth two-weight champion in UFC history Credit: SHUTTERSTOCK 4 Topuria has ambitions of becoming the first three-weight champion in UFC history Credit: SHUTTERSTOCK His blistering beatdown of 'Do Bronx' saw him claim the vacant lightweight title and become the tenth two-division champion in UFC history. The Georgian-born Spaniard has ambitions of becoming the UFC's first THREE-WEIGHT champion, although the promotion aren't keen on him making history just yet. During an appearance on the 'But the last conversation I had with the UFC [and] they personally asked me the favour. READ MORE UFC NEWS "Like, 'Don't tell us after the fight that you want to move to the welterweight division. Make us a promise.' "I was like 'promise.' I was [crossing my fingers]. I promise.' Topuria has plenty of work left at lightweight before he can contemplate moving up another division. A grudge match with Brit Most read in MMA JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS 4 Ilia Topuria is hoping a grudge match with Brit Paddy Pimblett will be his next fight Credit: GETTY UFC supremo Dana White may not be keen on booking the barnburner, but Topuria is hellbent on settling his five-year-long feud with 'The Baddy'. He said: "Yes, that's the fight I want. UFC 317- Ilia Topuria SHOVES Paddy Pimblett in heated row after brutal first-round KO of Charles Oliveira to win LW belt "With Charles, I had a bit of a difficult situation because I really like the guy. "He's a really great human being, you can't hate him. But with Paddy, I'm really going to enjoy kicking his a**." He later added: "That's the guy that I will really enjoy to punch him in the face. "Really, really will enjoy that fight. I know I can do with him whatever I to do. "Tell me, kid, what you want me to do with you. I'm going to do whatever I want to do. I don't want to use my words.'
Scottish Sun
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Dana White and UFC beg Ilia Topuria to make next fight promise as Paddy Pimblett grudge match looms for new superstar
The new fan favourite's grand and historic plans are temporarily on hold TOP DOG Dana White and UFC beg Ilia Topuria to make next fight promise as Paddy Pimblett grudge match looms for new superstar Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ILIA TOPURIA has revealed the UFC brass asked him to make a "promise" about his next fight in the aftermath of his coronation as the new king of the sport. 'El Matador' became the face of mixed martial arts premier promotion late last month with a stunning first-round knockout of fan favourite Charles Oliveira in the main event of UFC 317. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Ilia Topuria knocked out Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 to claim the vacant lightweight title Credit: REUTERS 4 The Georgian-born Spaniard became the tenth two-weight champion in UFC history Credit: SHUTTERSTOCK 4 Topuria has ambitions of becoming the first three-weight champion in UFC history Credit: SHUTTERSTOCK His blistering beatdown of 'Do Bronx' saw him claim the vacant lightweight title and become the tenth two-division champion in UFC history. The Georgian-born Spaniard has ambitions of becoming the UFC's first THREE-WEIGHT champion, although the promotion aren't keen on him making history just yet. During an appearance on the About Last Fight Podcast, the 28-year-old admitted: 'I thought about [moving up]. 'But the last conversation I had with the UFC [and] they personally asked me the favour. "Like, 'Don't tell us after the fight that you want to move to the welterweight division. Make us a promise.' "I was like 'promise.' I was [crossing my fingers]. I promise.' Topuria has plenty of work left at lightweight before he can contemplate moving up another division. A grudge match with Brit Paddy Pimblett is in the offing after the pair's near melee in the cage late last month. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS 4 Ilia Topuria is hoping a grudge match with Brit Paddy Pimblett will be his next fight Credit: GETTY UFC supremo Dana White may not be keen on booking the barnburner, but Topuria is hellbent on settling his five-year-long feud with 'The Baddy'. He said: "Yes, that's the fight I want. UFC 317- Ilia Topuria SHOVES Paddy Pimblett in heated row after brutal first-round KO of Charles Oliveira to win LW belt "With Charles, I had a bit of a difficult situation because I really like the guy. "He's a really great human being, you can't hate him. But with Paddy, I'm really going to enjoy kicking his a**." He later added: "That's the guy that I will really enjoy to punch him in the face. "Really, really will enjoy that fight. I know I can do with him whatever I to do. "Tell me, kid, what you want me to do with you. I'm going to do whatever I want to do. I don't want to use my words.'
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
With Kim Kardashian and Naomi Campbell On the Runway, Balenciaga Closes a Chapter
At Balenciaga, Demna ended as he began: with intense reverence for the ghosts of Old Hollywood, fascinated with his personal perversions of streetwear, and forever entangled in the pop culture he, at times, rebuffed. The Georgian-born designer closed out his tenure at the house with the 54th couture show in Paris this morning. The collection felt less like a grand finale and more like a respectful farewell. Though it was still star-studded, of course—with Lorde, Nicole Kidman, Michelle Yeoh, Kyle MacLachlan, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Lisa Rinna, Lauren Sánchez, and the reigning queen of couture, Cardi B, in attendance. The celebrity moments didn't stop there. Despite his recent aversion to the presence of the gimmicks in fashion, Demna paid the OG internet-breaker Kim Kardashian the biggest tribute of them all, transforming her into Elizabeth Taylor (not to mention, he streamed the show live on Substack.) The designer has always idolized the glitz, glam, and imperfections that came with midcentury fashion (and that have since been buffed smooth by social media). Draped in a faux mink coat made from feathers, cinched into a Cat on a Hot Tin Roof nude slip dress, and adorned in Taylor's personal diamond earrings from Lorraine Schwartz's private collection, Kardashian was a textbook image of that ideal. The runway was saturated with 'Demna-isms.' Hidden references, archival prints, and thoroughly haute techniques quietly simmered beneath the surface. Isabel Huppert's chin-cupping pantsuit suggested a New Hollywood archetype who camouflages plastic surgery bandages with couture. (See also: the prosthetic swollen lips from the pre-fall 2024 Erewhon collaboration show in L.A.). Hugely oversized suits with jackets sliding off the shoulder, after being made-to-measure on a body builder, and stiffly contorting gowns—these are the designs that write the final chapter of Demna's Balenciaga DNA. Controversial as his fashions may often seem, he effectively created his own class of archetypes for a new generation to retrospectively admire—just like those over which he obsesses. In some ways, his public exhibition 'Balenciaga by Demna,' staged inside the Kering headquarters in Paris during the week leading up to the show, felt like more of a farewell to the fanfare that built his community. Demna was on the scene himself, chatting and offering additional context for the featured designs. Meanwhile, the couture presentation was an official 'thank you' to the industry that cemented his legacy and the brand that allowed him to re-open couture. Hence why the runway was soundtracked by a voiceover of atelier workers speaking each other's names. Demna has rested comfortably in the design codes that he brought to the house, never quite reverting nor starting anew. As he prepares for a new chapter at Gucci, today's show served as a quiet goodbye. You Might Also Like The 15 Best Organic And Clean Shampoos For Any And All Hair Types 100 Gifts That Are $50 Or Under (And Look Way More Expensive Than They Actually Are)
Elle
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Elle
With Kim Kardashian and Naomi Campbell On the Runway, Balenciaga Closes a Chapter
At Balenciaga, Demna ended as he began: with intense reverence for the ghosts of Old Hollywood, fascinated with his personal perversions of streetwear, and forever entangled in the pop culture he, at times, rebuffed. The Georgian-born designer closed out his tenure at the house with the 54th couture show in Paris this morning. The collection felt less like a grand finale and more like a respectful farewell. Though it was still star-studded, of course—with Lorde, Nicole Kidman, Michelle Yeoh, Kyle MacLachlan, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Lisa Rinna, Lauren Sánchez, and the reigning queen of couture, Cardi B, in attendance. The celebrity moments didn't stop there. Despite his recent aversion to the presence of the gimmicks in fashion, Demna paid the OG internet-breaker Kim Kardashian the biggest tribute of them all, transforming her into Elizabeth Taylor (not to mention, he streamed the show live on Substack.) The designer has always idolized the glitz, glam, and imperfections that came with midcentury fashion (and that have since been buffed smooth by social media). Draped in a faux mink coat made from feathers, cinched into a Cat on a Hot Tin Roof nude slip dress, and adorned in Taylor's personal diamond earrings from Lorraine Schwartz's private collection, Kardashian was a textbook image of that ideal. The runway was saturated with 'Demna-isms.' Hidden references, archival prints, and thoroughly haute techniques quietly simmered beneath the surface. Isabel Huppert's chin-cupping pantsuit suggested a New Hollywood archetype who camouflages plastic surgery bandages with couture. (See also: the prosthetic swollen lips from the pre-fall 2024 Erewhon collaboration show in L.A.). Hugely oversized suits with jackets sliding off the shoulder, after being made-to-measure on a body builder, and stiffly contorting gowns—these are the designs that write the final chapter of Demna's Balenciaga DNA. Controversial as his fashions may often seem, he effectively created his own class of archetypes for a new generation to retrospectively admire—just like those over which he obsesses. In some ways, his public exhibition 'Balenciaga by Demna,' staged inside the Kering headquarters in Paris during the week leading up to the show, felt like more of a farewell to the fanfare that built his community. Demna was on the scene himself, chatting and offering additional context for the featured designs. Meanwhile, the couture presentation was an official 'thank you' to the industry that cemented his legacy and the brand that allowed him to re-open couture. Hence why the runway was soundtracked by a voiceover of atelier workers speaking each other's names. Demna has rested comfortably in the design codes that he brought to the house, never quite reverting nor starting anew. As he prepares for a new chapter at Gucci, today's show served as a quiet goodbye. Alexandra Hildreth is the Fashion News Editor at ELLE. She is fascinated by style trends, industry news, shake-ups, and The Real Housewives. Previously, she attended the University of St Andrews in Scotland. Following graduation, she moved back to New York City and worked as a freelance journalist and producer.
Scottish Sun
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Insane Ilia Topuria and Conor McGregor stat emerges after UFC 317 as Spaniard makes history and eyes Paddy Pimblett
The stat is truly stunning CON TOP OF THE WORLD Insane Ilia Topuria and Conor McGregor stat emerges after UFC 317 as Spaniard makes history and eyes Paddy Pimblett Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AN insane Conor McGregor and Ilia Topuria stat has emerged following UFC 317. Mixed martial arts' premier promotion's annual International Fight Week card saw Georgian-born Spaniard Topuria crowned the new king of the lightweights. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Ilia Topuria brutally knocked out Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 to claim the lightweight title Credit: REUTERS 5 Topuria became only the tenth two-division champion in UFC history with his demolition of 'Do Bronx' Credit: SHUTTERSTOCK 5 An incredible stat about the Georgian-born Spaniard emerged after the biggest win of his career Credit: SHUTTERSTOCK Topuria, 28, bagged his second UFC title with a blistering first-round knockout of fan favourite Charles Oliveira. The emphatic victory, which he called, saw Topuria become only the tenth two-division champion in the promotion's history. It also saw him follow in the footsteps of McGregor by winning both the feather and lightweight belts. McGregor achieved the feat nearly NINE YEARS AGO at UFC 205, aged 28, four months and ten days old. READ MORE ON TOPURIA UFC 317 Topuria SHOVES Pimblett in heated face-off after brutal UFC 317 KO of Oliveira And incredibly, Topuria got his hands on the lightweight title aged 28, four months and 21 days old. McGregor has appeared to have kept a close eye on Topuria over the last year, so much so that he's entertained the prospect of taking on 'El Matador'. And 'The Notorious' sent the potential new face of the UFC a congratulatory message after seeing his latest title scalp. The Irishman wrote on X: 'Congrats on winning my old titles, Ilia! JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS 5 Ilia Topuria was 11 days older than when he replicated Conor McGregor's feat of winning both the UFC feather and lightweight titles Credit: AP 'He said he's gonna rest his balls on Paddy's head too, haha, fair play. 'Good lightweight scrap that one is as well, in my opinion. UFC 317- Ilia Topuria SHOVES Paddy Pimblett in heated row after brutal first-round KO of Charles Oliveira to win LW belt "UFC is back? Or still missing something? "Three KOs back-to-back-to-back is very good. 'No one can deny the knockout. I like (the rose). 'Unlucky to Charles also. Styles make fights! You are a tremendous and legendary UFC fighter. Rest up' Topuria was involved in a heated post-fight octagon face-off with Brit Paddy Pimblett just moments after his destruction of Oliveira. The Georgian-born Spaniard SHOVED 'The Baddy' after a heated exchange, but security prevented them from engaging in a full-on brawl. 5 Ilia Topuria wants to his first defence of the lightweight title to be against Paddy Pimblett Credit: GETTY Their pair have bad blood dating back to 2021 and Topuria is itching to finally settle the score with the Liverpudlian. He said: "Yes, that's the fight that I want because with Charles it was a little bit of a difficult situation because I really like the guy. "He's a really great human being. You can't hate him. "You always see him surrounded by his family and friends and teammates. "He's an amazing human being, but in the end, I was like, 'This is competition. I have to do my job and that's it.' "But with Paddy, I'm really going to enjoy kicking his a**."
