Ilia Topuria
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Ilia Topuria (Georgian: ილია თოფურია; born January 21, 1997) is a Georgian and Spanish professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is the current UFC Lightweight Champion. A professional since 2015, Topuria is the former UFC Featherweight Champion, becoming the first Georgian and Spanish fighter to win a UFC championship. As of November 18, 2025, he is #2 in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings. In 2015, Topuria first began professionally competing in local Spanish mixed martial arts organizations competing mainly at the Featherweight division. He won the vacant MFE Featherweight title before competing in both Cage Warriors and Brave Combat Federation. In 2020, Topuria officially signed with the UFC and won his first 6 fights in the promotion, including a dominant decision win over Josh Emmett which earned him a title shot. Ilia challenged Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 298 for the UFC Featherweight Championship at February 17th, 2024, winning via knockout in the second round. In October 26th, 2024 Topuria secured his first title defense against the former UFC Featherweight Champion Max Holloway whom he stopped in the third round at UFC 308. After vacating the belt it was announced that Topuria would face the former UFC Lightweight Champion Charles Oliveira for the Vacant Lightweight title. Topuria knocked Oliveira in just 2 minutes and 27 seconds becoming the first UFC two-division champion while maintaining an undefeated record.
Career
- 1997Born
- Won Order of Honour
Trivia
- •Place of birth: Halle
- •Citizenship: Spain, Georgia
- •Known as: professional wrestler, mixed martial arts fighter
- •Sport: mixed martial arts
What happened recently
‘Ilia vs. Paddy next?’: Pros react to Paddy Pimblett’s dominant submission win at UFC 329
RAF Georgia crowd boos and chants Ilia Topuria's name as Arman Tsarukyan ragdolls another opponent
RAF Georgia crowd boos and chants Ilia Topuria’s name as Arman Tsarukyan ragdolls another opponent
Justin Gaethje makes lopsided prediction for potential Ilia Topuria vs. Paddy Pimblett fight between former rivals
Ilia Topuria reveals main reason why Benoit Saint-Denis can easily beat his former opponent Paddy Pimblett ahead of UFC 329
Max Holloway explains why Justin Gaethje's win over Ilia Topuria shocked him
Ilia Topuria ‘unproven’ at lightweight after shocking loss according to UFC broadcaster
Paddy Pimblett explains why he doesn’t expect to fight Ilia Topuria next after UFC 329
Why Jon Jones is confident Ilia Topuria in 'good position' after first UFC loss
Pic: Sunglass-wearing Ilia Topuria shows face for first time since UFC Freedom 250 beatdown
Merab Dvalishvili Says Ilia Topuria Was Fighting Blind After Eye Poke At UFC White House
Ilia Topuria was 'fighting blind' after first round against Justin Gaethje, claims Merab Dvalishvili
Merab Dvalishvili reveals Ilia Topuria was ‘fighting blind’ after first round against Justin Gaethje
'HE DIDN'T FOLLOW THE SCRIPT!' Justin Gaethje EXPOSES Ilia Topuria After UFC Freedom 250! Coritiba - Santos (JYA5Swxzj9)
Merab Dvalishvili admits he is ‘heartbroken’ over Ilia Topuria’s defeat at UFC White House
Ilia Topuria’s Coach Gives Injury Update and Return Timeline After Justin Gaethje Fight
Ilia Topuria's trainer reveals remarkable recovery, predicts 2026 return after UFC Freedom 250 loss
Ilia Topuria’s Physical Trainer Issues Health Update After Orbital Injury During Gaethje Fight
Justin Gaethje and Ilia Topuria receive lengthy medical suspensions after UFC Freedom 250 fight
UFC Freedom 250: Justin Gaethje vs. Ilia Topuria (Lightweight, Main Card) Odds & Predictions (Jun. 14, 2026)
Ilia Topuria issues first comments following brutal UFC Freedom 250 loss to Justin Gaethje on White House lawn
UFC Freedom 250: Ilia Topuria says Justin Gaethje 'crossed the line' with comments about his ex
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