Fighter

Ilia Topuria

"El Matador"

17-1-0#1Lightweight #5Men's Pound-for-Pound★ 7bonuses

Georgia / SpainLast 5

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Ilia Topuria holds a professional MMA record of 17-1-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 18 bouts on record. Ilia Topuria has won 17 fights: 7 by KO/TKO, 8 by submission, 2 by decision. Of 1 career loss, 1 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Ilia Topuria lands 4.82 significant strikes per minute with 50% accuracy and averages 1.73 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: June 15, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'7"170 cm
Weight: 155 lbs70 kg
Reach: 69"175 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1997-01-21
Age: 29
Nationality: Georgia / Spain
Birthplace: Halle Westfalen, Germany

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (24 fighters)

One-Shot Power

99 · best in division

Iron Chin

96 · top 12% in division

Fast Hands

97 · best in division

Punch power99

Kick power92

Punch speed97

Kick speed93

Accuracy96

Takedowns93

Ground striking95

Submissions93

Chin96

Body strength92

Cardio93

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 17-1-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed4.82per min

50% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.97per min

62% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.73per 15 min

57% success

Takedowns stuffed95%

Submission attempts0.9per 15 min

Bonus résumé

Ilia Topuria has won 7 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $400,000.

★ FOTN ×2★ POTN ×5

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Ilia Topuria earns per fight.

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Career history

LOSS
vs Justin Gaethje
UFCUFC Freedom 250· Jun 15, 2026· Lightweight· 17-0 vs 27-5
TKO
R4 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Charles Oliveira×3Title bout · Title win #3
UFCUFC 317: Topuria vs Oliveira· Jun 28, 2025· Lightweight· 16-0 vs 35-10
TKO
R1 · 2:27
POTN
WIN
vs Max Holloway×2Title bout · Title win #2
UFCUFC 308: Topuria vs Holloway· Oct 26, 2024· Featherweight· 15-0 vs 26-7
TKO
R3 · 1:34
POTN
WIN
vs Alexander Volkanovski×1Title bout · Title win #1
UFCUFC 298: Volkanovski vs Topuria· Feb 17, 2024· Featherweight· 14-0 vs 26-3
TKO
R2 · 3:32
POTN
WIN
vs Josh Emmett
UFCUFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Topuria· Jun 24, 2023· Featherweight· 13-0 vs 18-3
UD
R5 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Bryce Mitchell
UFCUFC 282: Błachowicz vs Ankalaev· Dec 10, 2022· Featherweight· 12-0 vs 15-0
SUB
R2 · 3:10
POTN
WIN
vs Jai Herbert
UFCUFC Fight Night: Volkov vs Aspinall· Mar 19, 2022· Lightweight· 11-0 vs 11-3
TKO
R2 · 1:07
POTN
WIN
vs Ryan Hall
UFCUFC 264: Poirier vs McGregor 3· Jul 10, 2021· Featherweight· 10-0 vs 8-1
TKO
R1 · 4:47
WIN
vs Damon Jackson
UFCUFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs Vettori· Dec 6, 2020· Featherweight· 9-0 vs 18-3-1
TKO
R1 · 2:38
WIN
vs Youssef Zalal
UFCUFC Fight Night: Moraes vs Sandhagen· Oct 11, 2020· Featherweight· 8-0 vs 10-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Steven Goncalves
Brave CF 29· Nov 15, 2019· Featherweight· 7-0 vs 6-1
TKO
R1 · 3:42
WIN
vs Luis Gomez
Brave CF 26· Sep 7, 2019· Featherweight· 6-0 vs 0-0
SUB
R1 · 1:15
WIN
vs Brian Bouland
Cage Warriors 94· Jun 16, 2018· Bantamweight· 5-0 vs 7-1
SUB
R1 · 1:39
WIN
vs Mika Hamalainen
CAGE 43· Apr 28, 2018· Bantamweight· 4-0 vs 8-1
SUB
R1 · 3:35
WIN
vs Jhon Guarin
Mix Fight Events· Nov 5, 2016· Featherweight· 3-0 vs 0-0
SUB
R2 · 2:50
WIN
vs Daniel Vasquez
Mix Fight Events· May 7, 2016· 2-0 vs 0-0
SUB
R1 · 1:50
WIN
vs Kalil El Chantibi
Climent Show MMA· May 9, 2015· 1-0 vs 0-0
SUB
R1 · 1:03
WIN
vs Francisco Asprilla
Mix Fight Events· Apr 4, 2015· 0-0 vs 3-5
SUB
R1 · 3:30

Career history data via Tapology.

Official UFC Ranking

Ilia Topuria's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: #1 Lightweight · #5 Men's Pound-for-Pound
Meta rank: #1 Lightweight
Peak: Champion Featherweight
First ranked: Jul 12, 2021
Times ranked: 200

Men's Pound-for-Pound

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1986▼43
Peak: 2029Jun 28, 2025
Rated fights: 18

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Frequently asked questions

When does Ilia Topuria fight next?

Ilia Topuria has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Ilia Topuria's record?

Ilia Topuria's professional MMA record is 17-1-0.

Who is Ilia Topuria fighting next?

Ilia Topuria's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Ilia Topuria fight last?

Ilia Topuria most recently fought Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250 on Monday, June 15, 2026, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Ilia Topuria fight in?

Ilia Topuria fights at Lightweight.

Is Ilia Topuria ranked in the UFC?

Ilia Topuria is currently ranked #1 in the UFC Lightweight division.

How many knockouts does Ilia Topuria have?

Ilia Topuria has 7 wins by KO/TKO and 8 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Ilia Topuria won?

Ilia Topuria has won 7 UFC post-fight bonuses: 2× Fight of the Night, 5× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Ilia Topuria?

Ilia Topuria is 5'7" (170 cm) tall.

How much does Ilia Topuria weigh?

Ilia Topuria weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).

What is Ilia Topuria's reach?

Ilia Topuria has a reach of 69" (175 cm).

How old is Ilia Topuria?

Ilia Topuria is 29 years old (born Jan 21, 1997).

Where is Ilia Topuria from?

Ilia Topuria is from Georgia / Spain.

CAREER SUMMARY