#FIRSTLOOK: “TOPURIA MATADOR” RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCEMENT

Paramount+ announced today the premiere date for Topuria Matador, the biographical documentary about Ilia Topuria, one of the most dominant and charismatic figures in mixed martial arts. The Paramount+ Original documentary will premiere exclusively on the platform on Monday, June 1, in Canada, the U.S, and Latin America, further expanding the service’s premium sports slate ahead of the highly anticipated UFC at The White House event. As excitement around the landmark event continues to grow, Topuria Matador offers fans an intimate look into the life, mindset and rise of one of UFC’s biggest stars.

Directed by Giampolo Manfreda and written by Manfreda and Gracia Solera, Topuria Matador offers an in-depth and unprecedented look at eight decisive months in the life of Ilia Topuria as a professional fighter in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). The documentary begins with his bout against Josh Emmett (June 24th, 2023) in Florida, a key victory that catapulted him into the top 5 of the UFC rankings, and culminates in his historic title shot against Alexander Volkanovski (February 17th, 2024).

Beyond the Octagon, Topuria Matador also explores Topuria’s origins and the challenges that shaped his personal story. Although he was born in Germany, he is of Georgian descent and moved with his family to Georgia at the age of seven. It was there that, alongside his brother Aleksandre, he began training in Greco-Roman wrestling. The country’s political and social instability, coupled with his parents’ separation, led to a new chapter in his life as he moved to Spain, where he would ultimately forge his professional path in mixed martial arts.

Topuria Matador reveals the physical and mental intensity behind UFC elite competition, following Ilia Topuria through the demanding weight-cutting process, the discipline required to compete at the highest level, and the mindset that drove him to become a world champion. Through his own words, the documentary explores the philosophy that defines his career: embracing every opportunity, trusting the process, and refusing to accept defeat.

Featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes access, Topuria Matador also includes insights from coaches Jorge and Agustín Climent, along with rivals who highlight Topuria’s complete mastery of boxing, wrestling, and jiu-jitsu inside the Octagon.

Produced by Iñigo Pérez-Tabernero, Ilia Topuria, and Israel Ocaña, Topuria Matador reinforces Paramount+’s commitment to authentic stories of resilience, identity and ambition. As the home of the UFC in Latin America, Paramount+ continues bringing fans closer to the sport’s biggest moments, including UFC Freedom 250, headlined by Topuria at the White House on Sunday, June 14.

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