IT
Height
5' 8"
Reach
69.0"
Stance
Orthodox
Age
29
"El Matador"
ILIA TOPURIA
Rank #1Georgian and Spanish· Topuria Team
IT
Height
5' 8"
Reach
69.0"
Stance
Orthodox
Age
29
Ilia Topuria is a Georgian and Spanish mixed martial artist born on January 21, 1997, in Halle, Germany. He has competed in the Lightweight division of the UFC and is the former UFC Lightweight and Featherweight Champion. Topuria began practicing Greco-Roman wrestling at a young age and transitioned to Brazilian jiu-jitsu and MMA. He is known for his boxing-heavy striking style and has notable victories over former champions like Alexander Volkanovski, Max Holloway, and Charles Oliveira.
Record entering UFC Freedom 250
9
Wins
0
Losses
0
Draws
9-0-0
Overall
Previous fights
07vs. Charles Oliveira
Win17-0-0 (0 NC)·KO (punches)
UFC 317·Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Jun 28, 2025·Round 1·2:27
06vs. Max Holloway
Win16-0-0 (0 NC)·KO (punches)
UFC 308·Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Oct 26, 2024·Round 3·1:34
05vs. Alexander Volkanovski
Win15-0-0 (0 NC)·KO (punch)
UFC 298·Anaheim, California, United States
Feb 17, 2024·Round 2·3:32
04vs. Josh Emmett
Win14-0-0 (0 NC)·Decision (unanimous)
UFC on ABC: Emmett vs. Topuria·Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Jun 24, 2023·Round 5·5:00
03vs. Bryce Mitchell
Win13-0-0 (0 NC)·Submission (arm-triangle choke)
UFC 282·Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Dec 10, 2022·Round 2·3:10
02vs. Jai Herbert
Win12-0-0 (0 NC)·KO (punches)
UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Aspinall·London, England
Mar 19, 2022·Round 2·1:07
01vs. Ryan Hall
Win11-0-0 (0 NC)·KO (punches)
UFC 264·Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Jul 10, 2021·Round 1·4:47