- Ilia Topuria is one of the fastest-rising stars in the UFC.
- Topuria holds a perfect professional record of 16-0.
- Topuria is coming off a third-round knockout win against Max Holloway to retain his UFC featherweight title.
Ilia Topuria is coming off his eighth UFC career win (16th overall) against Max Holloway in their UFC featherweight title match during the main event of UFC 308 in October. He knocked out the former champion and eventually secured the third-round stoppage win. Because of this incredible performance, he is now a favorite in online sports betting.
“El Matador” is one of the few active UFC fighters still undefeated in their MMA careers. This exciting fighting style of dominating his opponents on the feet and the ground has earned the Georgian thousands of fans. But when will he return to fight again? And who will he defend his title against?
When Is Ilia Topuria’s Next Fight?
After this successful world title defense, Topuria’s next possible opponent is former UFC featherweight champion Volkanovski in a rematch in the foreseeable future, which is targeted in the first or second quarter of 2025.
The idea of a rematch with Volkanovski was floated during Topuria’s post-fight interview following his win over Holloway.
Ilia Topuria MMA Record and Statistics
- MMA record: 16-0
- Wins by TKO/KO: 6
- Wins by submission: 8
- Wins by decision: 2
- Striking accuracy: 50%
- Significant strikes landed per minute: 3.22
- Significant strikes absorbed: 2.75
- Takedown average per 15 minutes: 2.45
- Submission average per 15 minutes: 2.45
- Takedown accuracy: 46%
- Significant strikes defense: 62%
- Takedown defense: 93%
- Knockdown average: 1.23
- Average fight time: 7:20
Ilia Topuria Notable Wins
Ilia Topuria has won all five of his UFC bouts against Youssef Zalal, Damon Jackson, Ryan Hall, Jai Herbert, Bryce Mitchell, Josh Emmett, Alexander Volkanovski, and Holloway.
Ilia Topuria UFC Earnings
Ilia Topuria’s UFC earnings in his five-fight run so far have reached $663,000, thanks to his two $50,000 bonuses. This figure includes his base salary, win bonuses, and incentives. His biggest single-fight pay came against Volkanovski at UFC 298, where he took home $350K.
Ilia Topuria Team and Corner
Ilia Topuria is a proud member of the Climent Club team based in Alicante, Spain, where he is under the tutelage of Agustin and Jorge Climent. He is the lone UFC fighter who competes out of the gym.
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