Ilia Topuria is a 28-year-old professional mixed martial artist competing in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is also a former UFC featherweight champion. He is currently undefeated, with a record of 16 wins and no losses as of June 2025. Topuria is a former Mixed Fight Events (MFE) featherweight champion. Topuria has also competed for the vacant Cage Warriors bantamweight championship and won the bout via an anaconda choke in the first round but was ineligible to win the title due to missing weight.
Ilia Topuria Fighting Style
Ilia Topuria's fighting style falls under Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Greco-Roman Wrestling. His father got him involved in jiu-jitsu at four. Topuria started training in Greco-Roman wrestling at seven and later transitioned into mixed martial arts. His ground game is considered to be very bold by the UFC veterans. Topuria is also praised for his powerful striking abilities as well. This is evident as he has 5 KO wins under his belt.
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Ilia Topuria Last Fight
Ilia Topuria faced Max Holloway in his most recent fight at UFC 308. He defeated him via a third-round knockout to defend his featherweight championship.
Ilia Topuria Record Breakdown
| 16 matches | 16 wins | 0 losses |
| By knockout | 6 | 0 |
| By submission | 8 | 0 |
| By decision | 2 | 0 |
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Last updated on June 15, 2025
FAQs On What type of fighter is Ilia Topuria?
A. Ilia Topuria’s fighting style falls under Brazilian jiu-jitsu and Greco-Roman Wrestling.
A. Ilia Topuria’s MMA record has eight wins by submission as of June 2025.
A. Ilia Topuria is undefeated as of June 15, 2025.
A. Yes, Ilia Topuria is considered to be a very powerful striker.
A. Ilia Topuria fights with an orthodox stance.
