Ilia Topuria - El Matador: UFC Lightweight Champion | Biography, Historic Achievements, and Career Highlights
Ilia Topuria
Height: 5'7" (170 cm) | Weight: 155 lbs
Main Discipline: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Team: Topuria Team
Nickname: El Matador
Fighting Stance: Orthodox
🏆 Current UFC Lightweight Champion
🥇 Former UFC Featherweight Champion
👑 #1 UFC Pound-for-Pound
🥊 Record: 17-0-0 (Undefeated)
| Date | Opponent | Res. | Decision | Rnd | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 28, 2025 | C. Oliveira | W | KO/TKO | 1 | 2:27 | UFC 317: Topuria vs. Oliveira (Won Lightweight Title) |
| Oct. 26, 2024 | M. Holloway | W | KO/TKO | 3 | 1:34 | UFC 308: Topuria vs. Holloway (Featherweight Title Defense) |
| Feb. 17, 2024 | A. Volkanovski | W | KO/TKO | 2 | 3:32 | UFC 298: Volkanovski vs. Topuria (Won Featherweight Title) |
| June 24, 2023 | J. Emmett | W | Unanimous Dec. | 5 | 5:00 | UFC on ABC: Emmett vs. Topuria |
| Dec. 10, 2022 | B. Mitchell | W | Submission | 2 | 3:10 | UFC 282: Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev |
| March 19, 2022 | J. Herbert | W | KO/TKO | 2 | 1:07 | UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Aspinall |
| July 10, 2021 | R. Hall | W | KO/TKO | 1 | 4:47 | UFC 264: Poirier vs. McGregor 3 |
| Dec. 5, 2020 | D. Jackson | W | KO/TKO | 1 | 2:38 | UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Vettori |
Welcome to the official page of Ilia Topuria - El Matador, the current UFC Lightweight Champion and a living legend in the world of mixed martial arts. Discover the incredible journey of Ilia Topuria, who made history by becoming the first Georgian and Spanish fighter to win a UFC championship. On February 17, 2024, he knocked out Alexander Volkanovski to capture the featherweight title at UFC 298. Subsequently, he successfully defended his belt against Max Holloway at UFC 308 on October 26, 2024, becoming the first fighter to knock out "Blessed" in his professional career. In April 2025, Topuria made the strategic decision to vacate his featherweight title to focus on the lightweight division. On June 28, 2025, he conquered the vacant lightweight title by knocking out Charles Oliveira in the first round at UFC 317, becoming the tenth multi-division champion in UFC history and the first to achieve this feat while maintaining an undefeated record. With a perfect 17-0 record and currently ranked #1 pound-for-pound in the UFC, Topuria has proven to be an unstoppable and unique force in the octagon. Dive into his inspiring biography, explore his remarkable achievements as a world champion, and stay up-to-date with the latest news about the pride of Spain and Georgia.
