Who is Ilia Topuria fighting next?

Ilia Topuria is a prominent professional mixed martial artist holding dual nationalities of Georgia and Spain. He competes in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He is the former UFC featherweight champion of the promotion.

Topuria was born in Halle Westfalen, Germany, to parents of Georgian descent. When he was seven years old, his family relocated to Georgia, where he began his journey in Greco-Roman wrestling while attending school. At the age of 15, he moved to Alicante, Spain, and became involved in martial arts training at the Climent Club. In 2015, he officially entered the professional arena, making his debut in local competitions.

Ilia Topuria Next Fight - Opponent, Date & Location

Ilia Topuria is set to return to the octagon in a lightweight showdown against Charles Oliveira on June 28, 2025. The duo will headline the main event of UFC 317 in a high-stakes vacant UFC lightweight title bout at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

Ilia Topuria Record

Ilia Topuria has a perfect professional record of 16 wins and no losses as of June 15, 2025. He has six wins by knockout, eight by submission, and two by decision.

16 matches	16 wins	0 losses
By knockout	6	0
By submission	8	0
By decision	2	0

Charles Oliveira Record

Charles Oliveira has a professional record of 35 wins, 10 losses, and one no contest as of June 15, 2025. He has won 10 fights by knockout, 21 by submission, and four by decision. He has lost four fights by knockout, four by submission, and two by decision.

46 matches	35 wins	10 losses
By knockout	10	4
By submission	21	4
By decision	4	2
No contests	1

Ilia Topuria Last Fight

Ilia Topuria, in his most recent showdown, locked horns with Max Holloway. The duo faced each other at UFC 308. The fight didn't go the distance, as Topuria knocked out Holloway in the third round to defend his featherweight championship.

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Last updated on June 15, 2025