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202495 minPGdocumentary

7.1/ 10(7 ratings)• TMDB

Topuria. Matador

202495 minPGdocumentary

7.1/ 10(7 ratings)• TMDB

After a victory over Josh Emett in Florida, Ilia Topuria ranks among the world's top five mixed martial arts fighters.

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Giampaolo Manfreda

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After a victory over Josh Emett in Florida, Ilia Topuria ranks among the world's top five mixed martial arts fighters.

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Ilia Topuria

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Ilia Topuria trains in Florida as he prepares for a significant fight against Alexander Volkanovsky. The mixed martial arts champion, originally from Georgia, recently defeated Josh Emett, placing him in the World Top Five. Supported by his wife, family, and training partners, Topuria focuses on his goal of becoming a UFC champion. Directed by Giampaolo Manfreda, "Topuria: Matador" runs for 95 minutes and was released in 2024.

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