Initially coming into the UFC organization with a strong base in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Topuria dedicated himself to enhancing his stand-up game, developing a boxing -heavy approach under the guidance …

Ilia Topuria Record: 17-0-0 El Matador Height: 5' 7" Weight: 155 lbs. Reach: 69" STANCE: Orthodox DOB: Jan 21, 1997 Career statistics: SLpM: 4.81 Str. Acc.: 48% SApM: 3.83 Str. Def: 64% TD Avg.: …

Apr 1, 2026 · Born in Holle, Germany, Topuria began to judge by his father's hands when he was four years old, and from the age of seven, he entered Georgia and started wrestling.

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Ilia "El Matador" Topuria is a Spanish-based Georgian professional mixed martial artist, the UFC lightweight champion and a former UFC featherweight champion. Get the latest UFC breaking news ...

Topuria is known for his relentless pressure, powerful striking, and sharp grappling skills. Standing 5’7” with a 69-inch reach, he blends aggressive stand-up attacks with a high-level Brazilian jiu-jitsu game, …

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Oct 26, 2024 · Starting his MMA career back on April 4, 2015, Topuria blazed through his first four fights, winning each of them by submission and earning the Mix Fight Events Featherweight Championship …

Apr 10, 2026 · Career Ilia Topuria debuted professionally in 2015 in local Spanish promotions, quickly building an undefeated streak with submissions and knockouts. He joined the UFC in 2020, debuting …

Jun 23, 2023 · In the same year Ilia Topuria won the title of First Georgian Black Belter, he began his early career. His first fight on the International scene was in the Cage MMA Finland.