Ilia Topuria, the rising star of combat sports, recently captivated an audience of 80,000 fans during a live performance of his signature walkout song at a festival in Spain. Known for his exciting presence in the <a href="https://www.buzzineintl.com/category/mma/ufc/”>UFC lightweight division, Topuria’s walkout has become a hallmark of his identity, drawing attention beyond the Octagon.
Currently awaiting his first title defense as UFC lightweight champion, Topuria continues to build momentum by engaging with fans through his musical performance. UFC insider Chael Sonnen has revealed that Topuria is scheduled to face Arman Tsarukyan in December, providing the Spaniard time to enjoy moments outside competitive fighting.
Walkout Song Adds to Topuria’s Rising Popularity in MMA
Since his UFC debut on Fight Island in 2020, Ilia Topuria has demonstrated the qualities of a future global star. Beyond his competitive skills, his walkout music has turned into a cultural phenomenon among fans. The song Cancion Del Mariachi by Antonio Banderas serves as his anthem and is widely recognized within the UFC community.
Topuria’s recent live performance of this track at a Spanish festival reinforced his growing appeal and connection with the crowd. Reflecting on the experience, he wrote on Instagram,
“What energy, what people! Thank you all,”
—Ilia Topuria, UFC lightweight champion.
He added,
“I’ve done a lot of things in my life, but singing in front of 80 thousand people is really not (one of them). Another experience for my library,”
—Ilia Topuria, UFC lightweight champion.
Positioning Among the Best Walkout Songs in MMA
Topuria’s walkout has sparked debate among MMA fans about which fighter holds the best entrance music. Other notable examples include Alexander Volkanovski’s “Down Under” walkout, which enjoys widespread acclaim, and former light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira’s culturally meaningful entrance.
Despite this competition, many enthusiasts believe that ‘El Matador’s’ entrance stands out due to the atmosphere he creates and the unique aura that surrounds him during his walkout. This distinctive presence has helped solidify his status as one of the sport’s most electrifying figures both inside and outside the Octagon.