Ilia Topuria, the reigning UFC featherweight champion, made a grand entrance at the Bilbao Arena de Miribilla during Wow 16, and the crowd simply couldn’t get enough of him. As one of the main partners of the MMA promoter, Topuria is deeply invested in promoting contact sports in the country, so it’s no surprise he was front and center at the first numbered event of 2025. He was joined by his brother Aleksandre and the rest of his family, making for a truly special moment.
Touchable Family Moments
The already iconic Mariachi song filled the air as Topuria’s eldest son, Hugo, stepped out alongside him, and let’s just say the little guy stole the show. ‘Little Topuria’ threw a rallying cry to the crowd in Bilbao, and the image has since gone viral – who can resist a cute kid getting pumped up for a big event? The energy was electric, and it’s clear that Hugo’s got his dad’s fighting spirit.
As for the event itself, it Was a Sold-Out Success, with 4,600 spectators packing the Bilbao Arena to capacity. In fact, it felt like they could’ve sold even more tickets if they’d opened up the last ring to the public – that’s how much demand there was. Needless to say, Wow will definitely be back in Bilbao in the future; it’s only a matter of when. For now, it’s safe to say that Ilia Topuria and his family have left a lasting impression on the city and its fans.
