Who is Ilia Topuria? Meet the undefeated former champion aiming to become a two-weight champion
Ilia Topuria is betting big on himself as he makes the step up to Lightweight in search of more UFC gold. The former UFC Featherweight…
Ilia Topuria
Ilia Topuria news, updates and opinion from our team of MMA writers. Get the latest fight reaction, injury updates, training camp scoops and press conference coverage surrounding the current UFC featherweight champion.
Nicknamed ‘El Matador’ early on in his career, Topuria made his UFC debut in 2020 and has defeated huge names in his weight division including Alexander Volkanovski, Josh Emmett and Bryce Mitchell.
Michael Chandler points to former rival as having the best chance to dethrone Ilia Topuria over top lightweights
UFC lightweight star Michael Chandler picked who he believes has the best chance to hand Ilia Topuria his first career defeat. UFC lightweight champion Ilia…
Ex-UFC star Al Iaquinta honest on Conor McGregor’s return, says Ilia Topuria took his blueprint
Al Iaquinta isn’t so sure about a Conor McGregor comeback fight. UFC superstar McGregor has been teasing his return ever since he recovered from his…
Former UFC fighter who went 5-2 inside the Octagon produces incredibly rare submission in Ilia Topuria’s promotion
The UFC’s lightweight champion has kept busy since winning the title in June. While there hasn’t been any confirmation as to what will be next…
UFC lightweight boldly claims Charles Oliveira is facing a better striker than Ilia Topuria in return after brutal KO
Concern continues to arise over former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira’s next fight. Oliveira’s hope of a return to the 155-pound throne was dealt a…
UFC ‘can’t give’ Paddy Pimblett title shot vs. Ilia Topuria, says former top-5 lightweight
Not everybody is on board with Ilia Topuria vs. Paddy Pimblett being next. Closed mouths don’t get fed. Despite being ranked #9 in the lightweight…
Ilia Topuria is warned he’ll be ‘public enemy No. 1’ unless he changes his stance on one potential opponent
UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria continues to come under fire for his refusal to fight one top contender. Topuria’s first defense of the lightweight crown…
Paddy Pimblett admits there are ‘more deserving’ contenders as he provides Ilia Topuria fight update
Paddy Pimblett understands that on paper, he is not the frontrunner to face Ilia Topuria next. The lightweight champion is currently weighing up the options…
‘Waiting’… Paddy Pimblett sends menacing message to Ilia Topuria as he chases next lightweight title shot
Paddy Pimblett seems to believe he could get the next crack at UFC lightweight gold. Ilia Topuria captured the title by knocking out Charles Oliveira…
UFC star calls Ilia Topuria vs. Islam Makhachev the ‘modern day Tony Ferguson vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov’
There’s still hope for Ilia Topuria vs. Islam Makhachev. UFC fans have missed out on some massive fights this year, with a heavyweight title unification…
‘I just wanted to…’ Charles Oliveira shares biggest regret from Ilia Topuria fight at UFC 317
Charles Oliveira knows what went wrong against Ilia Topuria earlier this summer. Topuria and Oliveira headlined this year’s International Fight Week when they collided for…
‘You’re all getting it’… Conor Benn names Ilia Topuria in fired up open challenge to UFC fighters
‘The Destroyer’ has clearly had enough of UFC fighters thinking that they can hang with elite boxers. With Dana White set to promote Canelo Alvarez…
Arman Tsarukyan tells Ilia Topuria to ‘give up the belt’ amid ongoing wait for another UFC title shot
Top lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan responded to Ilia Topuria’s latest dismissal of a potential title clash. Since Ilia Topuria knocked out Charles Oliveira to win…
Ex-UFC lightweight champ praises Ilia Topuria but admits his haters ‘have a point’
UFC Champion Ilia Topuria still has some doubters. Spain’s Topuria became the new lightweight champion in June with a ferocious first-round knockout of Charles Oliveira…
Ilia Topuria sent 80,000 fans crazy after performing his walkout song during festival
Topuria sends 80,000 fans wild with his performance.
Islam Makhachev’s coach reverses course on Ilia Topuria fight after previously being ‘not interested’ in booking
Islam Makhachev’s team is now open to the idea of fighting Ilia Topuria just months after Makhachev vacated the lightweight belt. Islam Makhachev shocked the…
Paddy Pimblett could be snubbed as top UFC lightweight claims he’s ’70 percent’ likely to be next for Ilia Topuria
The Ilia Topuria sweepstakes could soon be over after one option claimed to be the front runner. Ever since Topuria followed up his brief title…
Sean O’Malley understands why UFC champ Ilia Topuria doesn’t want to fight no. 1 contender
Former UFC champ Sean O’Malley says he gets where Ilia Topuria is coming from. Currently sitting on the lightweight throne is Ilia Topuria, having become…
Daniel Cormier slams the UFC’s treatment of Arman Tsarukyan as he supports his claim for a title shot
A bold message from Daniel Cormier.
UFC insider claims Ilia Topuria’s first title defense is booked for December against contender he doesn’t want to fight
Will Topuria defend his belt in December?
Arman Tsarukyan accuses Ilia Topuria of ‘making all the champs look bad’ in X-rated rant at lightweight king
Arman Tsarukyan has aimed a social media rant at lightweight champion Ilia Topuria. The former featherweight king became the 155lb titleholder by knocking out Charles…