Everything that gives life to life is because this is ephemeral. They have a beginning and end. That attribute leads us to enjoy all those little moments to the fullest, since we know that At some point they will pass. This can also be taken to the world of sport. Time passes for everyone, so elite athletes get a point where two roads open. Or they can withdraw at your best or lengthening your career with the risk of putting your legacy into play. Ilia Topuria seems more in favor of the former.
The Hispanic-Georgian fighter has become a superstar in a very short time. His ascent in a discipline as sacrificed as the mixed martial arts (MMA) at his young age is something within very few. This has catapulted his fame beyond sport, especially in Spain. And although he still has many achievements to get and fight to dispute, the legend is clear that he will not be on top of an octagon Until 40 years.
In December of last year he already revealed that he would like to retire on the age of 30. This is an age lower than the average of an UFC fighter, since most usually reaches its highest point to thirty. That wanted to say that there were some Three years of Ilya Topuria in the cage. In a more recent interview, the ex -champion of the pen weight has not given a fixed age, but he says he has it in mind. “I will fight until I enjoy it, to be honest,” said the athlete in ‘Pbd Podcast’.
And it is that the retirement is very personal for a fighter. This is always going to be seen at your best, ready to be at the top. However, time passes for everyone. A clear example of someone who did not retire in time was Tony Ferguson. The American was a star in the company, it seemed unstoppable. He reached a streak of 12 consecutive victories, but shortly after he began to chain defeats, Until reaching 8. In the eighth he decided to say goodbye to the UFC, but neither does he withdraw from sport at 41 years.
Case totally contrary was that of Khabib Nurmagomedov, who retired at the top of his career, although also motivated by a promise to his late father. Now, Ilia Topuria has a clear objective, to achieve The light weight belt of the UFC (155 pounds or 70.3 kilos). This is certainly preceded to retirement. However, while the current champion, Islam Makhachev, wait to see what happens in the Welter weight (170 pounds or 77 kilos), the date of his next commitment still does not appear. Even with everything, we still have to alert for the end of the Spanish-Georgian career. There are still a few years left to observe their skills within the cage, so You have to enjoy it now Without thinking about its end.
