Ilia Topuria Plans Miami Base Until Early Retirement, Then Spain Return
Ilia Topuria is already thinking about life beyond fighting.
Speaking with Eurosport ES, the UFC star revealed that he plans to stay in Miami during the active years of his career, but does not expect his time in professional sports to last too long.
“My sports career isn’t going to be long,” Topuria said. “Because I am looking for constant improvements, and to stay active, and to stay with my projects.”
For Topuria, Miami appears to be the right place for his current stage in life. It gives him the environment, training base, business opportunities, and lifestyle he believes can help him keep growing.
Topuria Says Miami Is the Best Place for Him Right Now
Topuria explained that staying in Miami makes the most sense while he is still competing and building his projects.
“The best thing now would be to stay in Miami,” he said.
That line shows how carefully Topuria is thinking about his career. He is not only focused on the next fight. He is thinking about his full lifestyle, his development, and what kind of environment helps him perform at his best.
For a fighter at his level, location matters. Training, recovery, business, media, family life, and mental focus all play a role. Topuria clearly believes Miami gives him the best balance while he remains active.
Early Retirement Is Already on His Mind
The most interesting part of Topuria’s comments is that he does not expect to fight into old age.
“And once I retire, which won’t be late, then I will go back to Spain,” Topuria said.
That is a strong statement from a fighter who still appears to be near the peak of his career. Topuria is not saying he is done soon, but he is making it clear that he does not want an extremely long combat sports career.
That mindset makes sense. MMA is physically demanding, and many fighters stay too long. Topuria seems aware that he wants to achieve his goals, stay active, improve constantly, and then leave before the sport takes too much from him.
Spain Remains the Long-Term Home
Even though Topuria is choosing Miami for now, Spain still appears to be his long-term home.
He made it clear that after retirement, he plans to return to Spain. That shows his move to Miami is not about leaving his roots behind. It is about choosing the best base for his current career phase.
Spain has been a major part of Topuria’s identity and fan support. His connection there remains strong, and his plan to return after retirement makes that clear.
Ilia Topuria’s comments show a fighter who is thinking beyond the cage.
He wants to live in Miami while he is active, continue improving, build his projects, and maximize the prime years of his career. But he also knows his fighting career will not last forever — and he does not expect to retire late.
For now, Miami is the base.
After fighting, Spain is the destination.
Topuria’s message is clear: he wants to make the most of his career while he is still at the top, then walk away on his own terms.
