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== Citizenship ==

{{u|Tatoo111}}. good day. 
(1) The source you provided stating he raised Georgian flag but this does not mean he is a Georgian as many mma fighters do raised other countries' flags during the actual weight in or ceremony weight in or hang the flags in the octagon or during post fight invterview. (Note: He was born in Germany as per source).
(2) As per your edit summary, you stated he parents are Georgian, that does not make him a Georgian citizen. If If you can find [[WP:IS|independent]], [[WP:RS|relaible]] sources such as from the major newspaper the subject is of Georgian heritage, then you can add the info in the  "body text" under "Background" section and not the lead//intro section with source support the claim.
(3) UFC is not considered an independent source for the subject (Topuria) has an association with UFC since he fights under UFC banner.
(4) Pls do not revert again  but discuss the issue here  as an edit warring notification has been sent to your talk page, and if you continue to revert you will be blocked.[[User:Cassiopeia|<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>]]  <span style="border-radius:8em;padding:2px 5px;background:#0151D2;font-size:75%">[[User talk:Cassiopeia|<span style="color:#FFF">'''talk'''</span>]]</span> 23:38, 29 October 2021 (UTC) 

::{{u|Cassiopeia}} in an Interview he mentioned having both Georgian and Spanish citizenships. He's fighting out of Alicante Spain. Representing Georgia in honor of his homeland, but alongside Georgian flag, he holds Spanish flag, for the opportunity Spain gave him to train. --[[User:Lemabeta|Lemabeta]] ([[User talk:Lemabeta|talk]]) 19:05, 19 January 2022 (UTC)
:::{{u|Lemabeta}} (1) info need to be supported by [[WP:IS|independent]], [[WP:RS|reliable]] sources.  (2) Fighting out of certain country and fight under certain flag or his heritage do not equal of having a the citizenship in the country. If you can find [[WP:IS|independent]], [[WP:RS|reliable]] sources (what he say in a interview is considered NOT independent source and utube is not a considered a reliable source but would consider if you can provide the website (not in youtube) that he has Georgian and Spain citizenship) then pls provide and we can add in the info and until then "German-born MMA fighter..." will remain in the article as he was born and raised in Germany are well-sourced.22:36, 19 January 2022 (UTC)
::::{{u|Lemabeta}} The sources need to be independent and reliable - [https://sportscovering.com/ilia-topuria/  sportscovering] and [https://playerswiki.com/ilia-topuria   playerswiki.com] are not reliable.00:45, 20 January 2022 (UTC)
:::::{{u|Cassiopeia}} Ilia Topuria has said in numerous Georgian interviews that he holds both Georgian and Spanish passports and represents both countries. I dont understand why you are trying to Germanize him. --[[User:Lemabeta|Lemabeta]] ([[User talk:Lemabeta|talk]]) 00:45, 20 January 2022 (UTC)
::::::{{u|Lemabeta}} Again, many fighters say they "represent" certain countries or their heritage/blood line/ ethnicity or the whole world, that does not equal they are the citizens of that countries of the world. It is a different thing. You need to provide sources to support the claim. In Wikipedia, it is all about [[WP:V|verification]]. And again, he was born and raised in Germany. Nationality  is not a bout heritage nor ethnicity or race. I am not against you nor Toupuria or any editors on this topic. I mainly follow the Wikipedia guidelines. Info needs to be supported by independent, reliable sources, and some info can be added if the source is from the subject and in this case, it could be and that is the reasons I ask you if you can provide the source (web page). Example: If he in real life have 3 children and the source say two we have to put 2 and not 3. So same here, if the source indicates he has Spanish and Gerogian passport, then we put that in if not we dont.[[User:Cassiopeia|<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>]]  <span style="border-radius:8em;padding:2px 5px;background:#0151D2;font-size:75%">[[User talk:Cassiopeia|<span style="color:#FFF">'''talk'''</span>]]</span> 00:59, 20 January 2022 (UTC)
:::::::Why not just put Spanish as well? [[Israel Adesanya]] lists Nigerian and New Zealander. If he has a dual citizenship, I do not see a problem in including both. I think UFC occasionally advertises him as Spanish as well. [[User:Marty2Hotty|Marty2Hotty]] ([[User talk:Marty2Hotty|talk]]) 23:47, 18 February 2024 (UTC)
:Hello editors,
:Ilia Topuria has resided in Spain for 12 years. This fact does not mean that he has the nationality. As you can read in the article I am sourcing below, Ilia Topuria has not yet started the nationallity official proceedings. To obtain Spanish nationality, a series of requirements must be met. He has publicly expressed his desire to obtain it. As of 29 February, officially he has Georgian nationality with residence in Spain. Source: https://as.com/actualidad/sociedad/por-ilia-que-topuria-no-tiene-el-dni-espanol-si-lleva-12-anos-viviendo-en-alicante-n/?outputType=amp [[User:El Caganer|El Caganer]] ([[User talk:El Caganer|talk]]) 14:26, 29 February 2024 (UTC)
::He also does not have a Spanish passport, because to obtain it, you must first have the DNI (National Identity Document). [[User:El Caganer|El Caganer]] ([[User talk:El Caganer|talk]]) 14:30, 29 February 2024 (UTC)
:Ilia Topuria since today has the spanish nationality, it's been announced in the [[Council of Ministers (Spain)|Council Of Ministers]] during the press conference. 
:Source: One of many in spanish language: https://www.elespanol.com/deportes/otros-deportes/20240305/gobierno-concede-nacionalidad-espanola-ilia-topuria/837666430_0.html
:https://www.abc.es/deportes/gobierno-concede-nacionalidad-espanola-ilia-topuria-20240305130039-nt.html
:Also the press conference in the minute 7:00 where they announced the spanish citizenship of Ilia Topuria https://www.youtube.com/live/cOuWR5gIbvc?si=YToxX3_sKfaHwxe_&t=420 [[User:Agusbargon|Agusbargon]] ([[User talk:Agusbargon|talk]]) 12:39, 5 March 2024 (UTC)

'''Note:''' To whom it may concern"  I have removed German citizenship as Toupouri was born in Germany in 1997 and according to  [https://www.bmi.bund.de/EN/topics/migration/obligation-one-citizenship/obligation-one-citizenship-node.html  this article], he is not eligible to acquire German citizenship/national due to he moved to Georgia after staying in Germany only 7 years.[[User:Cassiopeia|<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>]]  <span style="border-radius:8em;padding:2px 5px;background:#0151D2;font-size:75%">[[User talk:Cassiopeia|<span style="color:#FFF">'''talk'''</span>]]</span> 04:13, 17 December 2022 (UTC)

:@[[User:Cassiopeia|Cassiopeia]] Again we come back here, last time we agreed that he has both Georgian and Spanish passports quoting you: "if the source indicates he has Spanish and Gerogian passport, then we put that in if not we dont". Source indicates that he has both citizenships. Yet you still deleted Georgian part from it.  [[User:Lemabeta|Lemabeta]] ([[User talk:Lemabeta|talk]]) 09:58, 27 January 2024 (UTC)
::{{u|Lemabeta}} As per Wikipedia guideline -[[MOS:CITIZEN]], We only put the current country where the subject is a citizen where he was notable. When Topuria was in George, he was not notable to have a page in Wikipedia, so we dont put that in the lead section (intro).[[User:Cassiopeia|<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>]]  <span style="border-radius:8em;padding:2px 5px;background:#0151D2;font-size:75%">[[User talk:Cassiopeia|<span style="color:#FFF">'''talk'''</span>]]</span> 11:01, 27 January 2024 (UTC)
:::@[[User:Cassiopeia|Cassiopeia]] he became notable in USA. Not in Spain or in Georgia, before fighting in USA he was fighting in Bahrain not Spain. How does it make sense to take away the nationality?? Its misleading. He currently holds both citizenships, therefore it needs to be mentioned that he is Georgian mma fighter.  [[User:Lemabeta|Lemabeta]] ([[User talk:Lemabeta|talk]]) 14:01, 27 January 2024 (UTC)
::::[[Spanish nationality law#Dual citizenship|Spain doesnt allow dual citizenship]] for Georgian citizens. [[User:Nswix|Nswix]] ([[User talk:Nswix|talk]]) 14:39, 27 January 2024 (UTC)
:::::@[[User:Nswix|Nswix]] That gives more ground to writing Georgian, as source stated that Ilia has both passports. Its unclear which passport he currently holds, therefore unless further clarification Georgian needs to be written. [[User:Lemabeta|Lemabeta]] ([[User talk:Lemabeta|talk]]) 15:35, 27 January 2024 (UTC)
::::::I know you have some sort of pro-Caucasian agenda, and this means a lot to you, but per [[MOS:NATIONALITY]] you list nationalities where subject established themselves. He's lived in Spain since he was 15. [[User:Nswix|Nswix]] ([[User talk:Nswix|talk]]) 15:41, 27 January 2024 (UTC)
:::::::@[[User:Nswix|Nswix]] , @[[User:Cassiopeia|Cassiopeia]] living in Spain, doesnt make him Spanish citizen. Source is faulty, as neither of those countries allow dual citizenship, meanwhile the only source about passport says that he has both passports. Therefore unless further clarification Georgian mma fighter should be written because its his ethnicity.  [[User:Lemabeta|Lemabeta]] ([[User talk:Lemabeta|talk]]) 15:49, 27 January 2024 (UTC)
:::::::@[[User:Nswix|Nswix]] As we established that the citizenship source is faulty, it would be wise to write "Ilia Topuria is a professional mma fighter of Georgian descent" instead of Spanish or Georgian, so the readers arent misled into thinking its talking about citizenship.  [[User:Lemabeta|Lemabeta]] ([[User talk:Lemabeta|talk]]) 15:57, 27 January 2024 (UTC)
:::::::@[[User:Nswix|Nswix]] @[[User:Cassiopeia|Cassiopeia]] [[MOS:NATIONALITY]] states "in controversial or unclear cases, nationality is sometimes omitted." Since the source is faulty and can not be trusted as the both countries don't allow dual citizenship nationality aspect needs to be omitted. Therefore as i haven't heard from any of you, i am concluding that we have reached a consensus, i am changing it to "Ilia Topuria is a professional mixed martial artists of Georgian descent" [[User:Lemabeta|Lemabeta]] ([[User talk:Lemabeta|talk]]) 18:54, 27 January 2024 (UTC)
::::::::Your edit violates [[MOS:ETHNICITY]]. Your sources also aren't reliable. You also have an open ANI against you for your conduct. [[User:Nswix|Nswix]] ([[User talk:Nswix|talk]]) 19:00, 27 January 2024 (UTC)
:::::::::@[[User:Nswix|Nswix]] [[MOS:NATIONALITY]] states "in controversial or unclear cases, nationality is sometimes omitted." and bring an example of [[Nicolaus Copernicus]]. The sources listed aren't reliable as he can not possibly have dual citizenship, therefore i used an example given.  [[User:Lemabeta|Lemabeta]] ([[User talk:Lemabeta|talk]]) 19:05, 27 January 2024 (UTC)
:::::::::@[[User:Nswix|Nswix]] Okay, ethnicity will not be mentioned in the lead, nor will the nationality.  [[User:Lemabeta|Lemabeta]] ([[User talk:Lemabeta|talk]]) 19:06, 27 January 2024 (UTC)
:::::::@[[User:Nswix|Nswix]] You aren't responding, yet changing it back. Stop edit warring and answer me here. [[User:Lemabeta|Lemabeta]] ([[User talk:Lemabeta|talk]]) 19:01, 27 January 2024 (UTC)
::::::::https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/national/story/2024-02-17/ilia-topuria-stops-volkanovski-in-2nd-round-claims-featherweight-title-at-ufc-298 
::::::::I think it is fine to show that he represents Georgia and Spain. Georgia is primary as that's his main ethnicity and chose it on UFC page, but he carries both the Spain and Georgia flag. Unbiased and fair, this should be the case. [[User:Marty2Hotty|Marty2Hotty]] ([[User talk:Marty2Hotty|talk]]) 23:57, 18 February 2024 (UTC)
::::::::{{ping|Nswix|Lemabeta}} We are editors from different parts of the world with different time zones and have to work and personal commitments, so editors might not able to respond in time as one wish. Pls be patient. 
::::::::(1) It is well sourced thaTopuria was born in Germany and moved to Georgia from age 7-15 and moved to Spanish since. 
::::::::(2) German citizenship - As link provided in the discussion above - according to  [https://www.bmi.bund.de/EN/topics/migration/obligation-one-citizenship/obligation-one-citizenship-node.html  this article], he is not eligible to acquire German citizenship/national due to he moved to Georgia after staying in Germany only 7 years. 
::::::::(3) Georgian citizenship, see [https://www.mjusticia.gob.es/en/ciudadania/nacionalidad/que-es-nacionalidad/tener-doble-nacionalidad -1] [https://web.archive.org/web/20100404143032/http://narros.congreso.es/constitucion/constitucion/indice/sinopsis/sinopsis.jsp?art=11&tipo=2 -2] [https://myspainvisa.com/dual-citizenship-in-spain/ -1], [https://best-citizenships.com/2023/01/30/spain-allows-dual-citizenship-with-25-countries/ -3], and [https://www.mjusticia.gob.es/en/ciudadania/nacionalidad/que-es-nacionalidad/tener-doble-nacionalidad], Spain does not have agreed dual treaty with Georgia - this means one needs to denounce Georgian citizenship when they became Spanish citizen. (Note: When Topuria talks about having Georgia citizenship, he mostly referred to his bloodline/race/heritage/ethincity]] self right and not referred to present Spanish government's law, just like many editors would refer
[[Muhammad Mokaev]] as Russian who was born in  Dagestan, Russia, but he moved to England and obtain his UK citizenship and became notable after he was English national so we refer him as an English MMA fighter in Wikipedia; or  [[Alexander Volkanovski]] as Macedonia / Greek because of his heritage but in Wikipedia we refer to where he was born and became notable which is Australia or [[Belal Muhammad]] always refers himself as Palestine which is his technicity or heritage but he was born and became notable in US, so we refers him in Wikipedia as American or [[Stipe Miocic]] had brought Croatian flag and wearing Croatian flag pants (before UFC-Rebook deal) to the octagon but he was born and notable in US, so we put he is an American in the lead section, and many other examples who carry other countries flags which is not their birth countries and etc.)
::::::::(4) As per Wikipedia [[MOS:NATIONALITY]], when the subject "became" notable as per Wikipedia guideline, we put the nationality and/current citizenship on the lead section and we can place the ethnicity in the body text. So For Touria page, we put he is a Spanish MMA fighter and in the body text we can put his ethnicity which already stated his parents are Georgian descent. [[User:Cassiopeia|<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>]]  <span style="border-radius:8em;padding:2px 5px;background:#0151D2;font-size:75%">[[User talk:Cassiopeia|<span style="color:#FFF">'''talk'''</span>]]
</span> 23:33, 27 January 2024 (UTC):It's a matter of understanding what nationality is, which is a very complex topic in itself, and 
:there are many views on it, ranging from a primordial ethnic based understanding of nationalism to modernist schools of thought. Modern western nations usualy have modernist understanding of nationality, other nations might not share this view, this is the case for Georgia as well, and for many Georgians too, for many of them their nationality is tied to their enthnicty and Ilia has said numerous times that he feels Georgian and represents Georgia as his main flag. So in the end topic of nationality is a non-technical social issue and to find a common ground it would be in everyone's best interest to write that he is both Georgian and Spanish. [[User:BasilE99|BasilE99]] ([[User talk:BasilE99|talk]]) 18:32, 14 February 2024 (UTC)
:I understand you are new to Wikipedia, I suggest you to read [[MOS:NATIONALITY]] guidelines.[[User:Cassiopeia|<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>]]  <span style="border-radius:8em;padding:2px 5px;background:#0151D2;font-size:75%">[[User talk:Cassiopeia|<span style="color:#FFF">'''talk'''</span>]]</span> 21:35, 14 February 2024 (UTC)
::Problem is the fact that we do not know what Ilias citizenship is, and even if we did it wouldn't be wrong to say that his Georgian and Spanish since he is ethnically Georgian and grew up in there, even Wikipedias nationality guidelines that you posted says that it is possible. [[User:BasilE99|BasilE99]] ([[User talk:BasilE99|talk]]) 01:35, 15 February 2024 (UTC)
:::Exceptions to [[MOS:ETHNICITY]] are meant for social and political activist to whom being a certain ethnicity is central to their notability. Not fighters who walk out to a certain flag. [[User:Nswix|Nswix]] ([[User talk:Nswix|talk]]) 01:55, 15 February 2024 (UTC)
::::It clearly says that a person, who has lived part of his life in a home country, and than emigrated to the other one is still eligible to hold both of the nationalities in the article. [[User:BasilE99|BasilE99]] ([[User talk:BasilE99|talk]]) 13:00, 15 February 2024 (UTC)

::::: As per [[MOS:NATIONALITY]] notable when he was resided in Spain.[[User:Cassiopeia|<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>]]  <span style="border-radius:8em;padding:2px 5px;background:#0151D2;font-size:75%">[[User talk:Cassiopeia|<span style="color:#FFF">'''talk'''</span>]]</span> 05:20, 28 February 2024 (UTC)
:::::@[[User:Cassiopeia|Cassiopeia]] Ilia Topuria hasn't yet received Spanish citizenship. He got a promise from Prime Minister that his citizenship problems would be solved. Even the link you provided says that prime minister said he would SOON get Spanish ID [[User:Lemabeta|Lemabeta]] ([[User talk:Lemabeta|talk]]) 13:58, 3 March 2024 (UTC)
::::::@[[User:Lemabeta|Lemabeta]] The article mentions him receiving citizenship three times. Not once does it say it's not done yet. [[User:Nswix|Nswix]] ([[User talk:Nswix|talk]]) 19:04, 3 March 2024 (UTC)
:::Ilia Topuria has resided in Spain for 12 years. This fact does not mean that he has the nationality. As you can read in the article I am sourcing below, Ilia Topuria has not yet started the nationallity official proceedings. To obtain Spanish nationality, a series of requirements must be met. He has publicly expressed his desire to obtain it. As of 29 February, officially he has Georgian nationality with residence in Spain. He also does not have a Spanish passport, because to obtain it, you must first have the DNI (National Identity Document).  Source: https://as.com/actualidad/sociedad/por-ilia-que-topuria-no-tiene-el-dni-espanol-si-lleva-12-anos-viviendo-en-alicante-n/?outputType=amp [[User:El Caganer|El Caganer]] ([[User talk:El Caganer|talk]]) 14:33, 29 February 2024 (UTC)
:Hello editors,
:Ilia Topuria has resided in Spain for 12 years. This fact does not mean that he has the nationality. As you can read in the article I am sourcing below, Ilia Topuria has not yet started the nationallity official proceedings. To obtain Spanish nationality, a series of requirements must be met. He has publicly expressed his desire to obtain it. As of 29 February, officially he has Georgian nationality with residence in Spain. Source: https://as.com/actualidad/sociedad/por-ilia-que-topuria-no-tiene-el-dni-espanol-si-lleva-12-anos-viviendo-en-alicante-n/?outputType=amp [[User:El Caganer|El Caganer]] ([[User talk:El Caganer|talk]]) 14:27, 29 February 2024 (UTC)
::He also does not have a Spanish passport, because to obtain it, you must first have the DNI (National Identity Document). [[User:El Caganer|El Caganer]] ([[User talk:El Caganer|talk]]) 14:30, 29 February 2024 (UTC)

:::{{ping|El Caganer|Lemabeta|Nswix|Caucasian Man}} Hi I found many sources indicated the Spain Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has awarded Topuria Spanish citizenship and also found many sources indicated T=the Spain Prime Minister promise Toupuria will receive his Spain citizenship. Before I go on, I apologies to those who participated in the discussion in the past, where  I found sources which clearly indicated his was a Spanish nationality. Now it is clear of Toupria's nationality status. 
:::My guess is that if Touporia hold Georgian citizenship (he was born in Germany and Germany will removed the citizenship if a person does not meet certain requirements which Touporia moved to Georgia and Spain assumedly did not meet the requirements and his Germany citizenship is annulled.) So if Touporia holds Georgia citizenship and Spain does not a treaty with Georgia to have dual citizenship, it might means Spain prime minister will do the exception to grant Touporia's Spain citizenship if Touporia still want to holds his Georgian citizenship. Well, the above, of course, is my thought which I have no proof of but speculation. But at least we know, he will obtain Spain citizenship at some point. 
:::However, to said that as per Wikipedia [[MOS:NATIONALITY]] "The opening paragraph should usually provide context for that which made the person notable. In most modern-day cases, this will be the country, region, or territory where the person is currently a national or permanent resident" and "[[Isaac Asimov]] (c. January 2, 1920 – April 6, 1992) was an American writer
Per the above guidance, we do not add ethnicity ("Jewish-American") or country of birth ("Russian-born American"). These details can be introduced in the second sentence if they are of defining importance.
::: As of nationality is Georgia, but what do we put on the lead (opening/introduction section) since he is Georgian by nationality but permanent resident where when he was considered notable. Do we go by Spanish and Georgian MMA fighter or go by Georgian MMA fighter but indicate in second lead paragraph that he was notable since he was notable in Spain (change the wording as agreed by editors) until such time we know that he has "officially" obtained his Spanish citizenship. Suggestions besides above are welcome. Stay safe and best.[[User:Cassiopeia|<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>]]  <span style="border-radius:8em;padding:2px 5px;background:#0151D2;font-size:75%">[[User talk:Cassiopeia|<span style="color:#FFF">'''talk'''</span>]]</span> 02:04, 4 March 2024 (UTC)
::::I say Spanish and Georgian. He represents both equally and evidently has both passports, so I don't think an exception to [[MOS:NATIONALITY]] is unwarranted.
::::Not to mention the headaches it will save me reverting it back and forth from one nationality to another everyday. [[User:Nswix|Nswix]] ([[User talk:Nswix|talk]]) 02:12, 4 March 2024 (UTC)
::::{{U|Nswix}} I am good with your take on both Spanish (as the resident when he was notable where he didnt live in Georgia since 15 years old where he has competed in MMA yet) and Georgian but I doubt he has Spanish passport at the moment until he is officially a Spanish nationality. Thank you for your time in participated in this discussion and your contribution.[[User:Cassiopeia|<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>]]  <span style="border-radius:8em;padding:2px 5px;background:#0151D2;font-size:75%">[[User talk:Cassiopeia|<span style="color:#FFF">'''talk'''</span>]]</span> 02:21, 4 March 2024 (UTC)
::::::This person has been citizen of Georgia his whole life. Even if he now receive Spanish citizenship from prime minister as gift, that does not overwrite everything. There is nothing "equal" between Spanish citizenship being thrown at you after you win championship and being a product of Georgian parents and citizen of Georgia throughout your lifetime. Also, still not clear if he even get Spanish citizenship or just promise from prime minister to get it.--[[User:LeontinaVarlamonva|LeontinaVarlamonva]] ([[User talk:LeontinaVarlamonva|talk]]) 04:11, 4 March 2024 (UTC)
::::::: {{u|LeontinaVarlamonva}} it is not about overwriting but as per the info above especially resident in Spain when he was notable but as a Georgian nationality which he didnt live there since 15 y/o where he was not notable at the age nor competition in MMA - see [[MOS:NATIONALITY]].[[User:Cassiopeia|<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>]]  <span style="border-radius:8em;padding:2px 5px;background:#0151D2;font-size:75%">[[User talk:Cassiopeia|<span style="color:#FFF">'''talk'''</span>]]</span> 04:17, 4 March 2024 (UTC)
::::::::This is all bureaucracy from my perspective. A wealthy country "purchase" somebody only after he wins championships for them and now we're seriously debating if he is their national or not. Many people from Eastern Bloc countries do not live in their homes for years for various economic reasons.--[[User:LeontinaVarlamonva|LeontinaVarlamonva]] ([[User talk:LeontinaVarlamonva|talk]]) 04:23, 4 March 2024 (UTC)
::::::::: {{u|LeontinaVarlamonva}} Do you have evident that Spain govt "purchase" Toupria? if so, pls provide independent, reliable sources. (Btw, I am not from Spain nor speak Spanish, or Georgian or have any relations with the subject or Georgia- just a regular editor). The point is what the Spain government do/did/ will do is not the subject of the discussion nor is our control or anything we are involving in. You can have your personal perspectives and opinions but this is Wikipedia and not a forum. Stay safe and best.[[User:Cassiopeia|<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>]]  <span style="border-radius:8em;padding:2px 5px;background:#0151D2;font-size:75%">[[User talk:Cassiopeia|<span style="color:#FFF">'''talk'''</span>]]</span> 04:29, 4 March 2024 (UTC)
::::::::::Most of the comments written here are surreal. Spain is a democratic country with its laws and an established constitution. The president of the government does not have the power or the ability to give or grant anyone citizenship. Topuria, having resided continuously in Spain for several years, can apply for citizenship. The problem is that he had not yet done it and has asked the president to speed up the deadlines that usually take even years. Topuria does not have any Spanish passport. Officially he has a Georgian nationality with residence in Spain. In the future, it will see. [[User:El Caganer|El Caganer]] ([[User talk:El Caganer|talk]]) 04:53, 4 March 2024 (UTC)

::::::::::: I am Ok with that if only Georgia citizen is the only one state in the lead section. We dont state the residency in the lead section but can put that in the background section. Ok. so far 2 votes for Georgian MMA fighter in lead section. Will wait for a few days for other editors to comment.[[User:Cassiopeia|<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>]]  <span style="border-radius:8em;padding:2px 5px;background:#0151D2;font-size:75%">[[User talk:Cassiopeia|<span style="color:#FFF">'''talk'''</span>]]</span> 01:14, 5 March 2024 (UTC)

::::::::::::My vote goes for "Georgian MMA fighter" in the lead section. I also agree on putting the Spanish residency in the background section.
::::::::::::Note that all Georgian MMA fighters reside in different countries. Merab Dvalishvili and Giga Chikadze are based in the USA, but they are still Georgian. [[User:Caucasian Man|Caucasian Man]] ([[User talk:Caucasian Man|talk]]) 21:57, 5 March 2024 (UTC)



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::::::::::::Note that all Georgian MMA fighters reside in different countries. Merab Dvalishvili and Giga Chikadze are based in the USA, but they are still Georgian. [[User:Caucasian Man|Caucasian Man]] ([[User talk:Caucasian Man|talk]]) 21:57, 5 March 2024 (UTC)



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Ilia Topuria has his Spanish citizeship  two days later after Spain Prime Mistery meeting with Toupria which he promised him of his Spanish citizenship, as it was announced in the [[Council of Ministers (Spain)|Council Of Ministers]] during the press conference.

see source -  
(1) https://www.elespanol.com/deportes/otros-deportes/20240305/gobierno-concede-nacionalidad-espanola-ilia-topuria/837666430_0.html and 

(2) https://www.abc.es/deportes/gobierno-concede-nacionalidad-espanola-ilia-topuria-20240305130039-nt.html

(3) Or you can listen to press conference of Council of Ministers in the YouTube Channel from the official Public TV of Spain, [[RTVE]], where they announced the Spanish citizenship of Ilia Topuria  - here  at 6:35 onward - https://www.youtube.com/live/cOuWR5gIbvc?si=YToxX3_sKfaHwxe_&t=420 (for those who do not understand Spanish, pls click the "CC" - subtitle and click translate to the language of your preference on the video).

My guess, as per my thoughts on my previous messages above,  is that the Spanish government fast track the process and gave the citizenship of some sort of (May be Sporting) outstanding merit despite that is no treaty from Spanish government to allow dual citizenship with Georgia.

So to conclude, We can safely say, in the lead section and in the infobox section we can put Topuria both of his nationalities. Thank you everyone for the discussion, participation, working together and helping each other. Stay safe and best.[[User:Cassiopeia|<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>]]  <span style="border-radius:8em;padding:2px 5px;background:#0151D2;font-size:75%">[[User talk:Cassiopeia|<span style="color:#FFF">'''talk'''</span>]]</span> 22:14, 5 March 2024 (UTC)

== Semi-protected edit request on 19 January 2022 ==

{{edit semi-protected|Ilia Topuria|answered=yes}}
 [[Special:Contributions/79.150.245.34|79.150.245.34]] ([[User talk:79.150.245.34|talk]]) 01:42, 19 January 2022 (UTC)
He is spanish
:[[File:Red information icon with gradient background.svg|20px|link=|alt=]] '''Not done:''' please provide [[Wikipedia:Reliable sources|reliable sources]] that support the change you want to be made.<!-- Template:ESp --> [[User:ScottishFinnishRadish|ScottishFinnishRadish]] ([[User talk:ScottishFinnishRadish|talk]]) 01:49, 19 January 2022 (UTC)

== Background ==

Moved back to Georgia at age 7 (from Germany). Moved to Spain at 15. Source is this interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MivJ1FR7QKg around 4:20 [[Special:Contributions/46.242.15.115|46.242.15.115]] ([[User talk:46.242.15.115|talk]]) 12:29, 20 January 2022 (UTC)

:[[User:46.242.15.115|@46.242.15.115]] exactly like the article says. [[User:Nswix|Nswix]] ([[User talk:Nswix|talk]]) 02:51, 3 February 2023 (UTC)
:Ilia Topuria's parents were refugees from Abkhazia before they relocated to Germany.
:Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCPjntjqleY&t=227s [[User:Godorjuan|Godorjuan]] ([[User talk:Godorjuan|talk]]) 09:47, 19 February 2024 (UTC)

== Semi-protected edit request on 11 December 2022 ==

{{edit semi-protected|Ilia Topuria|answered=yes}}
Change Ilia'sfight with Jai Herbert from "Lightweight debut" to "Lightweight bout," because it was a one off. 

Also, please remove "return to featherweight" from his fight with Bryce Mitchell.

If you do not think it wasn't a one off, please cite your sources. Standard practice in Wikipedia is when a fighter has one fight in a different weight class, and is not making a permanent change, you write "Xweight bout," not Xweight "debut." His fight with Bryce Mitchell was not his "return to featherweight," it is his regular weight class.

Again, a citation is needed if you are aware of a permanent change to lightweight. [[Special:Contributions/2607:FEA8:1F9F:BB00:40A5:D9D2:1920:E8C1|2607:FEA8:1F9F:BB00:40A5:D9D2:1920:E8C1]] ([[User talk:2607:FEA8:1F9F:BB00:40A5:D9D2:1920:E8C1|talk]]) 20:55, 11 December 2022 (UTC)
:[[File:Red information icon with gradient background.svg|20px|link=|alt=]] '''Not done:'''<!-- Template:ESp --> I've been editing mma articles for years... I don't know about you since you're unregistered, but it seems not. I know all of the standards for MMA (actually helped create a lot of them). You're right to a point, however when a fighter makes their debut in a division, we always add it as debut. Even if it was just one bout. That's the correct form. [[User:Gsfelipe94|Gsfelipe94]] ([[User talk:Gsfelipe94|talk]]) 22:39, 11 December 2022 (UTC)

== Nationality  ==

Ilia Topuria is Georgian
Please correct information
(Topuria was born in Halle Westfalen, Germany to Georgian parents. At the age of seven he moved to Georgia with his family where he started practicing Greco-Roman Wrestling at school. At the age of 15 he moved to live in Alicante in Spain, where he started practicing martial arts at the Climent Club.) [[Special:Contributions/176.221.191.139|176.221.191.139]] ([[User talk:176.221.191.139|talk]]) 18:46, 6 February 2024 (UTC)

:Per [[MOS:NATIONALITY]] only list nationalities where subject has established themselves. And since [[Spanish nationality law#Dual citizenship|Spain doesn't allow dual citizenship with Georgia]], we just list him as Spanish. [[User:Nswix|Nswix]] ([[User talk:Nswix|talk]]) 20:01, 6 February 2024 (UTC)

== Semi-protected edit request on 7 February 2024 ==

{{edit semi-protected|Ilia Topuria|answered=yes}}
Change nationality to Georgian. He is of Georgian nationality living in Spain. Even in the UFC, he fights under the Georgian flag. [[User:Martinsexpress|Martinsexpress]] ([[User talk:Martinsexpress|talk]]) 17:51, 7 February 2024 (UTC)

:Per [[MOS:NATIONALITY]] only list nationalities where subject has established themselves. And since [[Spanish nationality law#Dual citizenship|Spain doesn't allow dual citizenship with Georgia]], we just list him as Spanish. [[User:Nswix|Nswix]] ([[User talk:Nswix|talk]]) 17:59, 7 February 2024 (UTC)

== Nationality ==

Some biased Spaniard who wants to appropriate other countries achievements keeps changing Georgian to Spanish.
Merab Dvalisvhili is based in the US but that does not make him American. Ilia Topuria represents Georgia and he is Georgian. He officially represents Georgia in the UFC: https://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/4350812/ilia-topuria
Thus, the the fighting community knows he is Georgian.

That's what https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MOS:NATIONALITY says:
"Similarly, neither previous nationalities nor the country of birth should be mentioned in the lead unless relevant to the subject's notability"
The fact that Ilia Topuria is Georgian is very relevant to his notability, as he represents Georgia in the UFC like the above source indicates, and the whole fighting community knows that he is Georgian.
So in conclusion, according to MOS:NATIONALITY, he is Georgian. I cannot make this more clear. The editors need to stop these disruptive edits and blocking people who put down credible sources and correct information. This is nonsense. Caucasian Man (talk) 19:26, 12 February 2024 (UTC) [[User:Caucasian Man|Caucasian Man]] ([[User talk:Caucasian Man|talk]]) 19:39, 12 February 2024 (UTC)

:  First of all this is Wikipedia and we edit as per Wikipedia guidelines and not otherwise and in regardless what the fighters/subject want to present a country/countries/whole world, (examples: [[Belal Muhammad]] is American in regardless how much he stated he represent Palestine, [[Aleksandar Rakić]] was born and notable in Austria, in regraless how much the editor and himself wants to represent Serbia, we put he is Austrian in Wikipedia and if when any sourced indicates Merab was an American when he was notable then we will change his article in Wikipedia that he is American) , we put the nationality when he was notable which is Spain as per [[MOS:NATIONALITY]]. By the way Spain does not have the treaty with Georgia to have dual citizenship. Pls read the message titled of this talk page  "Citizenship".[[User:Cassiopeia|<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>]]  <span style="border-radius:8em;padding:2px 5px;background:#0151D2;font-size:75%">[[User talk:Cassiopeia|<span style="color:#FFF">'''talk'''</span>]]</span> 22:15, 12 February 2024 (UTC)
::It seems like people are confusing heritage and nationality. He's Georgian heritage and Spanish nationality. It's not that complicated. Nationality can be interchangeable with citizenship. Heritage is where your ancestors are from. His parents are from Georgia, and it appears he's a citizen of Spain.--<span style="color:red;">'''Rockchalk'''</span>'''[[User:Rockchalk717|7]][[User talk:Rockchalk717|17]]''' 06:07, 18 February 2024 (UTC)
:::How do we determine this? Based on his passport or residence card? I'm thinking he should be a representative of Georgia based on official records.
:::Israel Adesanya represents Nigeria even though he lives in New Zealand, right? [[User:Marty2Hotty|Marty2Hotty]] ([[User talk:Marty2Hotty|talk]]) 23:03, 18 February 2024 (UTC)
::::He's confirmed to be a New Zealand citizen though, which is why his lead says he's "a New Zealand professional mixed martial artist" [[User:Nswix|Nswix]] ([[User talk:Nswix|talk]]) 23:09, 18 February 2024 (UTC)
:::::In the UFC, Adesanya represents Nigeria. On Wikipedia, it lists Nigeiran first and then New Zealander. Ilia lives in Spain but is Georgian. What do we need here? Confirmation of passport and citizenship? Can't we just say Ilia represents Georgia and residing in Spain. It's fine to put Georgian/Spanish under nationality I think. [[User:Marty2Hotty|Marty2Hotty]] ([[User talk:Marty2Hotty|talk]]) 00:07, 19 February 2024 (UTC)
:Similar to [[Israel Adesanya]], I think Georgian should be listed, but underneath, it can say Spanish. Adesanya lists Nigerian first and then New Zealander, which I am fine with. There is a Nigeria flag next to him in the UC. Georgia for Ilia. [[User:Marty2Hotty|Marty2Hotty]] ([[User talk:Marty2Hotty|talk]]) 00:00, 19 February 2024 (UTC)

:{{u|Marty2Hotty}} it can be in background section but not in lead as per [[MOS:NATIONALITY]]. (note:not in any fighter pages).[[User:Cassiopeia|<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>]]  <span style="border-radius:8em;padding:2px 5px;background:#0151D2;font-size:75%">[[User talk:Cassiopeia|<span style="color:#FFF">'''talk'''</span>]]</span> 00:44, 19 February 2024 (UTC)
::Ilia does NOT have Spanish Nationality. This is confirmed by himself here: https://twitter.com/pelunaton/status/1760725558114275347
::You can hear him say it in Spanish, So listing him as a Spanish fighter would be wrong according to Wikipedia rules as well, since he does NOT have Spanish nationality! Please take care of this correctly, Spanish news websites should already be writing about this. Either way Ilia Topuria just said it himself. [[User:Bashiachukaa|Bashiachukaa]] ([[User talk:Bashiachukaa|talk]]) 18:09, 22 February 2024 (UTC)
::: As per [[MOS:NATIONALITY]], it is based on where he was resident when he was notable which is Spain.[[User:Cassiopeia|<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>]]  <span style="border-radius:8em;padding:2px 5px;background:#0151D2;font-size:75%">[[User talk:Cassiopeia|<span style="color:#FFF">'''talk'''</span>]]</span> 23:43, 22 February 2024 (UTC)
::::That says about the opening paragraph, but the "Nationality:Spanish" thing would be simply wrong because he clearly does not have the Spanish nationality [[User:Bashiachukaa|Bashiachukaa]] ([[User talk:Bashiachukaa|talk]]) 09:02, 24 February 2024 (UTC)
::::: As per [[MOS:NATIONALITY]] notable when he was resided in Spain.[[User:Cassiopeia|<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>]]  <span style="border-radius:8em;padding:2px 5px;background:#0151D2;font-size:75%">[[User talk:Cassiopeia|<span style="color:#FFF">'''talk'''</span>]]</span> 05:19, 28 February 2024 (UTC)

== Such a shame it came to this point... ==

{{Edit protected|answered=yes}}
Update the mma record like this:

|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|15–0
|[[Alexander Volkanovski]
|KO (punch)
|[[UFC 298]]
|{{dts|2024|February|17}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|3:32
|[[Anaheim]], [[California]], United States
|{{small|Won the [[UFC Featherweight Championship]].}} [[User:Gsfelipe94|Gsfelipe94]] ([[User talk:Gsfelipe94|talk]]) 06:01, 18 February 2024 (UTC)

:it needs to be semi-protected instead. he's the new champ and it should be updated now [[User:Marty2Hotty|Marty2Hotty]] ([[User talk:Marty2Hotty|talk]]) 06:07, 18 February 2024 (UTC)
:: {{done}} [[User:Pppery|* Pppery *]] [[User talk:Pppery|<sub style="color:#800000">it has begun...</sub>]] 17:24, 18 February 2024 (UTC)
::I added a short summary to the body along with two additional sources. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan|talk]]) 17:52, 18 February 2024 (UTC)
:::Thank you for updating. I don't understand the controversy about him. He represents Georgia according to his UFC biography.
:::Please update that he won the Performance of the Night award in the career section, put it in the notes section of the "record" and update the "Championship and accomplishments" section indicating that he's the champion and that he won a performance of the night bonus. This information was announced, sourced and is currently missing.
:::It was not the best time to lock this page after an important event. [[User:Marty2Hotty|Marty2Hotty]] ([[User talk:Marty2Hotty|talk]]) 23:01, 18 February 2024 (UTC)

== Protected edit request on 18 February 2024 ==

{{edit fully-protected|Ilia Topuria|answered=yes}}
Ilia Topuria is now the UFC Featherweight champion as of February 18th, 2024. [[Special:Contributions/2607:FEA8:E0A5:6A00:2D98:2E66:BC27:F71F|2607:FEA8:E0A5:6A00:2D98:2E66:BC27:F71F]] ([[User talk:2607:FEA8:E0A5:6A00:2D98:2E66:BC27:F71F|talk]]) 06:37, 18 February 2024 (UTC)

:I tagged [[User:Daniel Quinlan]] who fully protected this page. We have requested that this page be changed to semi-protected or removed altogether. [[User:Marty2Hotty|Marty2Hotty]] ([[User talk:Marty2Hotty|talk]]) 14:52, 18 February 2024 (UTC)
::The article is fully protected because people were edit warring over his nationality. <s>Since being protected, little or no effort seems to have been made towards resolving the content dispute.</s> If someone were to make an edit request that actually follows the edit request guideline by including a {{tpq|complete and specific description of the request, so that an editor unfamiliar with the subject matter could complete the requested edit immediately}} then someone could update the article. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan|talk]]) 17:33, 18 February 2024 (UTC)
:::Updated my response, see below. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan|talk]]) 17:44, 18 February 2024 (UTC)
::: There is [[WP:DRN#Ilia Topuria]]. [[User:Pppery|* Pppery *]] [[User talk:Pppery|<sub style="color:#800000">it has begun...</sub>]] 17:36, 18 February 2024 (UTC)
::::That is excellent, thanks. I literally just woke up to a flood of notifications and I haven't had any coffee yet. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan|talk]]) 17:43, 18 February 2024 (UTC)
:: {{ec}} {{done}} [[User:Pppery|* Pppery *]] [[User talk:Pppery|<sub style="color:#800000">it has begun...</sub>]] 17:36, 18 February 2024 (UTC)

== Protected edit request on 18 February 2024 (2) ==

{{edit fully-protected|Ilia Topuria|answered=yes}}
change "As of January 23, 2024, he is #3 in the UFC featherweight rankings." to "he is the current undefeated UFC Featherweight Champion and the first Georgian to win a UFC championship." [[User:ZhorZhik|DavitZh]] ([[User talk:ZhorZhik|talk]]) 07:26, 18 February 2024 (UTC)
: {{partly done}} I worded this slightly differently, keeping an "as of" date instead of using "current", and omitting the bit about being the first Georgian - I am not going to add that through protection since edit warring over nationality was exactly what caused the page to be protected in the first place. [[User:Pppery|* Pppery *]] [[User talk:Pppery|<sub style="color:#800000">it has begun...</sub>]] 17:36, 18 February 2024 (UTC)
== Why has the page not been updated ==

It's been 4 hours and no edit requests or edits by admins to update Topuria's record have been approved or happened. What is going on? Needs to be changed ASAP this is ridiculous. [[User:PeppaPigIsATaxFraud|PeppaPigIsATaxFraud]] ([[User talk:PeppaPigIsATaxFraud|talk]]) 09:15, 18 February 2024 (UTC)

:I do not know who "fully" protected this article. It is quite ridiculous. Semi-protect is sufficient. [[User:Marty2Hotty|Marty2Hotty]] ([[User talk:Marty2Hotty|talk]]) 14:46, 18 February 2024 (UTC)
:: Your level of expectations of the responsiveness of Wikipedia administrators is itself not in accordance with reality. Wikipedia admins are volunteers and under no obligation to handle any specific task, and relatively few of them choose to handle fully-protected edit requests. From my experience as an editor for seven years this was handled relatively quickly as requests go. {{pb}} I agree {{u|Daniel Quinlan}}'s protection was excessive, but these complaints are not constructive.  [[User:Pppery|* Pppery *]] [[User talk:Pppery|<sub style="color:#800000">it has begun...</sub>]] 17:24, 18 February 2024 (UTC)
:::Full protection is definitely not a preferred option. It's concerning that edit warring about Ilia's nationality is persisting on related articles like [[List of UFC champions]], but I'm hopeful that protection can be lifted soon on this article if the discussion at [[WP:DRN]] is productive. [[User:Daniel Quinlan|Daniel Quinlan]] ([[User talk:Daniel Quinlan|talk]]) 18:26, 18 February 2024 (UTC)
:::Understood. Thank you for the explanation. [[User:Marty2Hotty|Marty2Hotty]] ([[User talk:Marty2Hotty|talk]]) 00:20, 19 February 2024 (UTC)

== Protected edit request on 18 February 2024 (3) ==

{{edit fully-protected|Ilia Topuria|answered=yes}}
 [[User:Lethweimaster|Lethweimaster]] ([[User talk:Lethweimaster|talk]]) 11:12, 18 February 2024 (UTC)

I want to edit the subject's latest victory at UFC winning the world title.

|-
|{{yes2}} Win
|align=center|26–4
|[[Alexander Volkanovski]]
|KO (punch)
|[[UFC 298]]
|{{dts|2024|February|17}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|3:32
|[[Anaheim]], [[California]], United States
|{{small|Lost the [[UFC Featherweight Championship]].}}
|-
: Deactivating as duplicate. [[User:Pppery|* Pppery *]] [[User talk:Pppery|<sub style="color:#800000">it has begun...</sub>]] 17:24, 18 February 2024 (UTC)
== UFC champion ==

On February 18, 2024 Ilia Topuria  knocked out  [[Alexander Volkanovski]] to claim the UFC featherweight belt at [[UFC 298]]  at the [[Honda Centre]]. [[User:Heroeswithmetaphors|<span style="font-family:Arial; color:#33ccff; text-shadow:#ccffff 0.2em 0.2em 0.4em;">(Heroeswithmetaphors)</span>]] [[User talk:Heroeswithmetaphors|<span style="font-family:Arial; color:#ff66ff; font-size:8px">talk</span>]] 16:37, 18 February 2024 (UTC)

== Protected edit request on 18 February 2024 (4) ==

{{edit fully-protected|Ilia Topuria|answered=yes}}
He is the current UFC Featherweight Champion as of February 17th, 2024 [[User:Fmarrar|Fmarrar]] ([[User talk:Fmarrar|talk]]) 17:33, 18 February 2024 (UTC)
: {{done}} above. [[User:Pppery|* Pppery *]] [[User talk:Pppery|<sub style="color:#800000">it has begun...</sub>]] 17:36, 18 February 2024 (UTC)

== Protected edit request on 18 February 2024 (5) ==
{{Edit fully-protected|answered=yes}}
1) Add "Performance of the Night." after "For the UFC Featherweight Championship." on notes<Br>
2) Add "This fight earned him another ''[[List of UFC bonus award recipients|Performance of the Night]]'' award. (PLEASE COPY THE FOLLOWING CODE FROM THE EDIT BUTTON) <ref name="UFC298Bonus">{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2024/2/18/24075896/official-bonus-winners-results-ufc-298-ppv-espn-volkanovski-topuria|title=Bonuses! Ilia Topuria cleans up, banks $50K for title fight KO - UFC 298|publisher=mmamania.com|author=Dan Hiergesell|date=2024-02-18|access-date=2024-02-18}}</ref> after "This victory marked the end of Volkanovski's four-year reign as the featherweight champion."<Br>
3) Under "Championships and accomplishments", update the Performance of the Night section to "Three times" instead of "Two times"<Br>
4) Update the text after "Performance of the Night" (Two times) from "Jai Herbert and Bryce Mitchell" to "[[Jai Herbert]], [[Bryce Mitchell]] and [[Alexander Volkanovski]]". After the two sources, add the third source (PLEASE COPY THE FOLLOWING CODE FROM THE EDIT BUTTON)<ref name="UFC298Bonus"/><Br><Br>

Please let me know if you have questions. This will add the "performance of the night" bonus to his page and will source it. Thank you.[[User:Marty2Hotty|Marty2Hotty]] ([[User talk:Marty2Hotty|talk]]) 00:18, 19 February 2024 (UTC)
: {{Done}} [[User:Pppery|* Pppery *]] [[User talk:Pppery|<sub style="color:#800000">it has begun...</sub>]] 01:48, 19 February 2024 (UTC)

{{Reflist-talk}}

== Protected edit request on 19 February 2024 ==

{{edit fully-protected|Ilia Topuria|answered=yes}}
Who wrote the lead? It's shameful. Please copy this sentence: "He currently competes in the Featherweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is current UFC Featherweight Champion." and delete "As of February 18, 2024, he is the undefeated UFC Featherweight Champion." [[Special:Contributions/78.180.56.51|78.180.56.51]] ([[User talk:78.180.56.51|talk]]) 06:49, 19 February 2024 (UTC)
: Care to elaborate on how my wording is "shameful"? [[User:Pppery|* Pppery *]] [[User talk:Pppery|<sub style="color:#800000">it has begun...</sub>]] 16:41, 19 February 2024 (UTC)
::If you want, you can read the articles of other UFC champions. "As of February 18, 2024, he is bla bla champion" is ridiculous. ([[List of UFC champions]])
::"He/she currently competes in the blablaweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he/she is the current UFC blablaweight Champion." 
::Simple. As of February 19, 2024, the lead of this article should be changed. [[Special:Contributions/78.180.56.51|78.180.56.51]] ([[User talk:78.180.56.51|talk]]) 19:41, 19 February 2024 (UTC)
{{od}}
Deactivating edit request as page is no longer protected. [[User:Pppery|* Pppery *]] [[User talk:Pppery|<sub style="color:#800000">it has begun...</sub>]] 05:57, 2 March 2024 (UTC)
== Protected edit request on 19 February 2024 (2) ==

{{edit fully-protected|Ilia Topuria|answered=yes}}
change Nationality georgian to spanishgeorgian [[Special:Contributions/90.167.98.127|90.167.98.127]] ([[User talk:90.167.98.127|talk]]) 08:01, 19 February 2024 (UTC)
: {{not done}} This is exactly why the page is protected. [[User:Pppery|* Pppery *]] [[User talk:Pppery|<sub style="color:#800000">it has begun...</sub>]] 16:41, 19 February 2024 (UTC)
== Protected edit request on 19 February 2024 (3) ==

{{edit fully-protected|Ilia Topuria|answered=yes}}
Ilia Topuria's parents were refugees from Abkhazia before they relocated to Germany after the war.
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCPjntjqleY&t=227s [[User:Godorjuan|Godorjuan]] ([[User talk:Godorjuan|talk]]) 10:02, 19 February 2024 (UTC)
: What makes this specific detail worth including? [[User:Pppery|* Pppery *]] [[User talk:Pppery|<sub style="color:#800000">it has begun...</sub>]] 16:41, 19 February 2024 (UTC)
::That's how everything started, with the war his family was ethnically cleansed from Abkhazia they had to flee to Germany were he was born. [[User:Lemabeta|Lemabeta]] ([[User talk:Lemabeta|talk]]) 16:46, 19 February 2024 (UTC)
{{od}}
Deactivating edit request as page is no longer protected. [[User:Pppery|* Pppery *]] [[User talk:Pppery|<sub style="color:#800000">it has begun...</sub>]] 05:57, 2 March 2024 (UTC)
== Protected edit request on 19 February 2024 (4) ==

{{edit fully-protected|Ilia Topuria|answered=yes}}
Under his picture his MMA record haven't been changed
In notes with his recent fight with Volkanovski, should be stating "Won the UFC FTW Championship, not "For the UFC FTW Championship"", with the Performance of the Night. [[Special:Contributions/109.245.192.216|109.245.192.216]] ([[User talk:109.245.192.216|talk]]) 17:02, 19 February 2024 (UTC)
: {{done}} [[User:Pppery|* Pppery *]] [[User talk:Pppery|<sub style="color:#800000">it has begun...</sub>]] 19:29, 19 February 2024 (UTC)

== Protected edit request on 19 February 2024 (5) ==
{{edit fully-protected|Ilia Topuria|answered=yes}}
Ilia Topuria officially has Spanish nationality. 

The infobox claims to only have the Georgian one, which is incorrect. [[User:DrakeXper|DrakeXper]] ([[User talk:DrakeXper|talk]]) 20:24, 19 February 2024 (UTC)
: {{not done}} We will not be making any changes to the nationality until a clear consensus is reached. See [[WP:DRN#Ilia Topuria]] [[User:Pppery|* Pppery *]] [[User talk:Pppery|<sub style="color:#800000">it has begun...</sub>]] 21:14, 19 February 2024 (UTC)
== Protected edit request on 19 February 2024 (6) ==
{{edit fully-protected|Ilia Topuria|answered=yes}}

Thanks for the response, I didn't know there was an open discussion about his "nationality". 

I have a somewhat different request. About his "representation" as a fighter: 

In the Lede, it is specified that Topuria, as a UFC fighter, exclusively represents Georgia. However, that is not entirely true, and the UFC's own official account uses both countries for him (Georgia and Spain).<ref>https://twitter.com/ufc/status/1759094502973907450?t=bRQ1TlLbMeo8b77vRivfgw&s=19</ref>

I think that statement either should be deleted (as unnecessary) or at least adding Spain too. Thanks for your patience. [[User:DrakeXper|DrakeXper]] ([[User talk:DrakeXper|talk]]) 21:22, 19 February 2024 (UTC)

:crazy that this is continuing. They were discussing whether he has spanish citizenship. If proof comes out on that, they will add it. I think the current text suffices. I think many Spanish people came on here to edit his page which led to it being locked. [[User:Marty2Hotty|Marty2Hotty]] ([[User talk:Marty2Hotty|talk]]) 01:18, 20 February 2024 (UTC)
::Unlike Ilia (He has Spanish nationality), I'm not even Spanish. Crazy indeed. [[User:DrakeXper|DrakeXper]] ([[User talk:DrakeXper|talk]]) 13:56, 20 February 2024 (UTC)
:::Turns out he doesn't have Spanish nationality 
:::https://x.com/pelunaton/status/1760725558114275347?s=20 [[User:Lemabeta|Lemabeta]] ([[User talk:Lemabeta|talk]]) 15:10, 24 February 2024 (UTC)
{{od}}
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== Protected edit request on 19 February 2024 (7) ==
{{edit fully-protected|answered=yes}}

For Performance of the Night (three times) after Championships and Accomplishments, the UFC298bonus reference should be moved to the end, after the "< small >" tag because it is making that source smaller. This is just a small request. Thanks in advance.

BTW, it is indeed crazy that Spain vs Georgia is on here. Is it a big problem to include both Georgia and Spain? [[User:Marty2Hotty|Marty2Hotty]] ([[User talk:Marty2Hotty|talk]]) 01:22, 20 February 2024 (UTC)
: {{done}} the source change. I personally will not be making any edits in any way related to his nationality while the page is protected in the spirit of [[m:The Wrong Version]]. Another admin may see differently. [[User:Pppery|* Pppery *]] [[User talk:Pppery|<sub style="color:#800000">it has begun...</sub>]] 03:13, 20 February 2024 (UTC)

== Protected edit request on 21 February 2024 (8) ==

{{edit fully-protected|Ilia Topuria|answered=yes}}

Please add ** [[UFC Featherweight Championship]] (One time, current) to the Championships and accomplishments section under *'''[[Ultimate Fighting Championship]]''' [[User:Rcpilot9|Rcpilot9]] ([[User talk:Rcpilot9|talk]]) 19:30, 21 February 2024 (UTC)
: {{Done}} [[User:Pppery|* Pppery *]] [[User talk:Pppery|<sub style="color:#800000">it has begun...</sub>]] 22:17, 21 February 2024 (UTC)

==Spanish citizenship==
He was granted Spanish citizenship officially today. https://twitter.com/mma_orbit/status/1762482981136974155. Should this page be updated to reflect this? [[User:Marty2Hotty|Marty2Hotty]] ([[User talk:Marty2Hotty|talk]]) 15:04, 27 February 2024 (UTC)

:I say yes. We just change it to Spanish and Georgian. (*edit* [https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mma-ufc/spanish-pm-sets-right-ilia-topuria-s-displeasure-grants-spain-s-citizenship-for-ufc-champ/ar-BB1iYNe2 secondary source if needed]) [[User:Nswix|Nswix]] ([[User talk:Nswix|talk]]) 18:01, 27 February 2024 (UTC)
::@[[User:Nswix|Nswix]] Weren't you saying that according to [[MOS:NATIONALITY]], it should be mentioned only with which he became popular? So that means he should be written as Georgian only according to the logic you previously used. [[User:Lemabeta|Lemabeta]] ([[User talk:Lemabeta|talk]]) 18:13, 27 February 2024 (UTC)
:::@[[User:Lemabeta|Lemabeta]] I'd argue that according to MOS:NATIONALITY there's actually a stronger case for him being Spanish than Georgian, but for the sake of appeasing everyone, we can mention both. [[User:Nswix|Nswix]] ([[User talk:Nswix|talk]]) 19:33, 27 February 2024 (UTC)
::::@[[User:Nswix|Nswix]] But you were saying only nationality with which he became popular needs to be mentioned. He became popular with Georgian citizenship, while being alongside it ethnically Georgian. I am just following your logic, after he is granted Spanish citizenship, both should be mentioned but before that only Georgian needs to be mentioned. [[User:Lemabeta|Lemabeta]] ([[User talk:Lemabeta|talk]]) 07:48, 28 February 2024 (UTC)
:Just to clarify: he wasn't granted citizenship today. It's pretty clear that the prime minister '''promised''' him that will happen soon, therefore confirming that as of now he is Georgian indeed. [[User:Gsfelipe94|Gsfelipe94]] ([[User talk:Gsfelipe94|talk]]) 01:00, 28 February 2024 (UTC)
::source? Isn't he officially Spanish as well now? [[User:Marty2Hotty|Marty2Hotty]] ([[User talk:Marty2Hotty|talk]]) 17:04, 4 March 2024 (UTC)
:::@[[User:Marty2Hotty|Marty2Hotty]] [https://www.si.com/fannation/mma/ufc/watch-ufc-champion-ilia-topuria-meets-prime-minister-becomes-spanish-citizen This] says he is, about three times. But who knows, most journalists just parrot whatever they hear without actually looking into it. [[User:Nswix|Nswix]] ([[User talk:Nswix|talk]]) 17:54, 4 March 2024 (UTC)
::::good enough source [[User:Marty2Hotty|Marty2Hotty]] ([[User talk:Marty2Hotty|talk]]) 18:06, 4 March 2024 (UTC)

== Protected edit request on 28 February 2024 ==

{{edit fully-protected|Ilia Topuria|answered=yes}}
Please add following information in the background section, right after where it talks about his parents. This is pertinent information because of numerous questions that exist online and in newsmedia.

" Topuria speaks [[Georgian language|Georgian]] fluently, as well as a bit of [[Mingrelian language|Mingrelian]].<ref>[https://mcm.ge/219979/ “ქართული კი არა, ცოტა მეგრულიც ვიცი...“], MCM: 19 February 2024</ref><ref>[https://www.palitravideo.ge/video/164051-kartuli-rom-ar-vicode-mosaklavi-viknebodi-kartvelma-kacma-kartuli-unda-icodes-cota-megrulic-vici-ra-upasuxa-ilia-topuriam-kartveli-gulshematkivris-shekitxvas/ "ქართული რომ არ ვიცოდე მოსაკლავი ვიქნებოდი, ქართველმა კაცმა, ქართული უნდა იცოდეს, ცოტა მეგრულიც ვიცი" - რა უპასუხა ილია თოფურიამ ქართველი გულშემატკივრის შეკითხვას?]</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTiJrgL3-yQ Ilia Topuria #WithNoe], [[Imedi Media Holding]], Feb 25, 2024</ref> " 
 
[[User:LeontinaVarlamonva|LeontinaVarlamonva]] ([[User talk:LeontinaVarlamonva|talk]]) 06:17, 28 February 2024 (UTC)

:I believe his quote "I would have to be killed if i didn't know Georgian, Georgian man must know Georgian language, i also know little bit of  Mingrelian" needs to be mentioned as well [[User:Lemabeta|Lemabeta]] ([[User talk:Lemabeta|talk]]) 07:51, 28 February 2024 (UTC)
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== Protected edit request on 29 February 2024 ==

{{edit fully-protected|Ilia Topuria|answered=yes}}

I recommend removing the Personal Life section, as it only contains a non-notable event with limited coverage and little encyclopedic value. If we included every insignificant out-of-cage brawl or fight an MMA fighter has been into, articles for most of them would be likely be over 100 pages long. [[User:nearlyevil665|<span style="background:#f57e7e; color:white; padding:2px;">nearlyevil</span>]][[User talk:nearlyevil665|<span style="background:#efb5a3; color:red; padding:2px;">665</span>]] 07:51, 29 February 2024 (UTC)
: Deactivating edit request as page is no longer protected. [[User:Pppery|* Pppery *]] [[User talk:Pppery|<sub style="color:#800000">it has begun...</sub>]] 05:57, 2 March 2024 (UTC)

== languages ==

{{ping|LeontinaVarlamonva|Nswix}}

: Hi, Pls discuss the content inclusion in the talk page here to avoid edit warring. Thank you.[[User:Cassiopeia|<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>]]  <span style="border-radius:8em;padding:2px 5px;background:#0151D2;font-size:75%">[[User talk:Cassiopeia|<span style="color:#FFF">'''talk'''</span>]]</span> 04:23, 4 March 2024 (UTC)
[[User:Cassiopeia|<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>]]  <span style="border-radius:8em;padding:2px 5px;background:#0151D2;font-size:75%">[[User talk:Cassiopeia|<span style="color:#FFF">'''talk'''</span>]]</span> 04:23, 4 March 2024 (UTC)

:@[[User:LeontinaVarlamonva|LeontinaVarlamonva]] granted I don't speak Georgian, so I have no way if verifying these sources, but I have to lean on the side of caution and remove anything I can't find a reliable source for, vs using links from blogs I've never heard of and what someone says is a reliable source. '''Especially when that companies [[Imedi Media Holding|own page]] is just a laundry list of controversy after controversy associated with it.''' 
:Additionally, every fighters languages are listed in Personal Life, from [[Francis Ngannou]] to [[Fabrício Werdum]] and [[Mirko Cro Cop]]. [[User:Nswix|Nswix]] ([[User talk:Nswix|talk]]) 04:41, 4 March 2024 (UTC)
::How come Spanish and English were never added to the list of languages he speaks? He speaks Spanish very fluently along with English. [[Special:Contributions/97.124.86.198|97.124.86.198]] ([[User talk:97.124.86.198|talk]]) 16:25, 29 August 2024 (UTC)
:::Nothing stopping you from using google translate like I do with multiple languages. Imedi is a major television. Quality of their wikipedia article does not change that or is relevant. Wikipedia source should not be assessed based on whether wikipedia has good article on it. Many things have crappy articles. 
:::The "background" section is pretty much personal section because it explain a person's background. He speaks these languages because of his heritage, so makes sense to include in background section next to his parentage. --[[User:LeontinaVarlamonva|LeontinaVarlamonva]] ([[User talk:LeontinaVarlamonva|talk]]) 01:10, 5 March 2024 (UTC

:::: Hi LeontinaVarlamonva and Nswix , First of all, to use independent, reliable has nothing to do with the quality of the content of an article, but it is the Wikipedia core policy to use independent, reliable source for the reason of verification. There are many sources which does not fit into the above required because Wikipedia project is edited by millions of volunteers who edit according to their own free time and articles of their choosing. For such many low quality article and sources are not fully rewritten and resource or removed of the unsourced content. Secondly, pls note that not all info can be translate 100% right using Geogle translate. Thirdly, one  of the pages of your source (dont remember which one) which I checked can not be translated before they looks like a text in the form of a images/photos which that can not be translated. Thirdly, not all major TV channel is considered reliable, such as United State Fox news is reliable but not the politic news. In addition, all blogs/social media/official sites, any sites that is related to the subject is considered not reliable and/or not independent. To say all that, I am not saying all your sources are not reliable, but it is not easy for me to say they are 100% reliable/independent. However,  the info to be added into the article (we just need one source for the languages he speaks) but we always put the info in the "Personal section" for MMA fighters (your can check as there are about 2k MMA fighters pages in English Wikipedia) as the "Background section" is all about the subject background ranging from where the subject was born, he heritage, family info if it is relevant to his career when he stated training, the reasons he started training, how he progress from one discipline to the other or/and transitioned to mma. Lastly, pls discuss in civil and polite manner with communicate with other editors as we are all here to work together and help each other to improve Wikipedia articles.  
I thank both of you for your contribution to Wikipedia and I hope putting the info in Personal section would be the choice since it is the majority decision here. Stay safe and best.[[User:Cassiopeia|<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>]]  <span style="border-radius:8em;padding:2px 5px;background:#0151D2;font-size:75%">[[User talk:Cassiopeia|<span style="color:#FFF">'''talk'''</span>]]</span> 01:40, 5 March 2024 (UTC)

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== Ilia Topuria has Spanish nationality since today, 5  of March.  ==

Ilia Topuria since today has the Spanish nationality, it's been announced in the [[Council of Ministers (Spain)|Council Of Ministers]] during the press conference.

Sources, One of many in Spanish language at the moment: https://www.elespanol.com/deportes/otros-deportes/20240305/gobierno-concede-nacionalidad-espanola-ilia-topuria/837666430_0.html and 
https://www.abc.es/deportes/gobierno-concede-nacionalidad-espanola-ilia-topuria-20240305130039-nt.html

Also the press conference of Council of Ministers in the YouTube Channel from the official Public TV of Spain, [[RTVE]], at the minute 7:00 where they announced the Spanish citizenship of Ilia Topuria https://www.youtube.com/live/cOuWR5gIbvc?si=YToxX3_sKfaHwxe_&t=420

Edit: I’m adding the [[Boletín Oficial del Estado|BOE]] that has published today as a source from the decision made yesterday at the Council of Ministers; https://boe.es/diario_boe/txt.php?id=BOE-A-2024-4387 
 [[User:Agusbargon|Agusbargon]] ([[User talk:Agusbargon|talk]]) 13:04, 5 March 2024 (UTC)



:{{u|Agusbargon}} Good day and thank you for the Spanish sources for the above information. Stay safe and best.[[User:Cassiopeia|<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>]]  <span style="border-radius:8em;padding:2px 5px;background:#0151D2;font-size:75%">[[User talk:Cassiopeia|<span style="color:#FFF">'''talk'''</span>]]</span> 22:18, 5 March 2024 (UTC)
:Cool. Hope this puts an end to this. Interesting that it took winning a title for him to be granted that dual citizenship. [[User:Marty2Hotty|Marty2Hotty]] ([[User talk:Marty2Hotty|talk]]) 01:11, 6 March 2024 (UTC)

== President of Georgia awarded Ilia Topuria with Order of Honour yesterday, 21 March ==

Georgian President [[Salome Zourabichvili]] honored Ilia Topuria by awarding him with the [[Order of Honor (Georgia)|Order of Honour]]. Topuria was recognized for his significant role in promoting UFC in Georgia, as well as his notable achievements in the field.[https://1tv.ge/lang/en/news/georgian-president-awards-ufc-champion-ilia-topuria-with-order-of-honour/] [[User:Godorjuan|Godorjuan]] ([[User talk:Godorjuan|talk]]) 23:08, 21 March 2024 (UTC)

:{{u|Godorjuan}} Already in the body text on the "Personal life" section.[[User:Cassiopeia|<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:105%;color:#FF8000"> Cassiopeia</b>]]  <span style="border-radius:8em;padding:2px 5px;background:#0151D2;font-size:75%">[[User talk:Cassiopeia|<span style="color:#FFF">'''talk'''</span>]]</span> 23:52, 21 March 2024 (UTC)