Height
5' 8"
Reach
69.0"
Stance
Orthodox
Age
29
"El Matador"
ILIA TOPURIA
Height
5' 8"
Reach
69.0"
Stance
Orthodox
Age
29
Ilia Topuria, a dual-citizen of Georgia and Spain, operates out of Topuria Team while competing in both the featherweight and lightweight categories. Developing as a technician with a boxing-focused striking repertoire and Brazilian jiu-jitsu expertise, he ascended to become the inaugural undefeated athlete to hold championship gold in two distinct weight classes. Throughout his climb toward prominence, he tallied significant victories by defeating Josh Emmett, Alexander Volkanovski, Max Holloway, and Charles Oliveira.
Entering the matchup scheduled for September 12, 2026, Topuria holds a career record of 17-1. His momentum shifted during his most recent appearance in June 2026, when he sustained a technical knockout loss to Justin Gaethje due to a corner stoppage. Prior to that setback, he had maintained a lengthy winning streak inside the octagon.