The Government grants Spanish nationality to the UFC world champion Ilia Topuria. Pedro Sánchez himself promised the mixed martial arts featherweight champion that his wish of having a Spanish ID would soon come true.

Topuria knocks out Volkanovski in the second round and becomes the first Spanish UFC champion. The Government spokesperson, Pilar Alegría, announced at the press conference after the Council of Ministers that the Executive has granted Spanish citizenship to the champion.  The world Updated Tuesday, March 5, 2024-12:57 Sports