Best fights of Ilia Topuria
Over 11 years as a professional, Ilia Topuria has compiled a 17-1 (15) record, including six title fights across three weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Ilia Topuria KOs Max Holloway
On October 26, 2024 Ilia Topuria defended his UFC featherweight title against Max Holloway. Topuria was 27 years old with a record of 15-0, and Holloway was 32 with a record of 26-7. Topuria was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak and Holloway was on a 3-fight winning streak. Topuria stopped Max Holloway via KO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
2. Ilia Topuria KOs Charles Oliveira
On June 28, 2025 Ilia Topuria fought Charles Oliveira for the vacant UFC lightweight title. Topuria was 28 years old with a record of 16-0, and Oliveira was 35 with a record of 35-10. Topuria was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak and Oliveira was coming off a win. Topuria stopped Charles Oliveira via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
3. Ilia Topuria KOs Alexander Volkanovski
On February 17, 2024 Ilia Topuria fought Alexander Volkanovski for the UFC featherweight title. Topuria was 27 years old with a record of 14-0, and Volkanovski was 35 with a record of 26-3. Topuria was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak, while Volkanovski was coming off a loss. Topuria stopped Alexander Volkanovski via KO in the 2nd round. Crowned the new featherweight champion.
4. Ilia Topuria loses to Justin Gaethje via KO
On June 14, 2026 Ilia Topuria defended his UFC lightweight title against Justin Gaethje. Topuria was 29 years old with a record of 17-0, and Gaethje was 37 with a record of 27-5. Topuria was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak and Gaethje was on a 2-fight winning streak. Gaethje stopped Topuria via TKO in the 4th round. Lost the title.
5. Ilia Topuria submits Bryce Mitchell
On December 10, 2022 Ilia Topuria faced Bryce Mitchell in a featherweight bout. Topuria was 25 years old with a record of 12-0, and Mitchell was 28 with a record of 15-0. Topuria was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak and Mitchell was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak. Topuria submitted Bryce Mitchell via arm-triangle choke in the 2nd round.