ILIA TOPURIA

Ilia Topuria, a fighter representing both Georgia and Spain, operates out of Topuria Team. Throughout his professional journey, he has moved between the lightweight and featherweight divisions, utilizing a skill set grounded in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and boxing. The fighter reached significant milestones by claiming championships in two separate weight classes. His resume includes notable victories over former titleholders such as Charles Oliveira, Max Holloway, and Alexander Volkanovski, along with a decision win against Josh Emmett.

Entering the event scheduled for September 5, 2026, Topuria holds a professional record of 17-1-0. His most recent appearance resulted in a loss to Justin Gaethje via a corner stoppage in June 2026. Prior to that setback, he secured three consecutive knockout victories against Oliveira, Holloway, and Volkanovski.