Before his return to clay, Carlos Alcaraz was tempted by MMA opposition against Ilia Topuria, UFC featherweight champion. Of Georgian origin, the undefeated MMA fighter (15-0) has held dual Spanish nationality since March 5, 2024.
After a friendly hug, the two athletes ended their exchange with a game of tennis. Carlos Alcaraz will face in the second round in Madrid, the winner of the Rinderknech-Shevchenko match. As for him, Ilia Topuria proposed to the Irishman Conor McGregor, who is making his return to the cage, to face him. No official date is yet planned.