Ilia Topuria is coming off his first pro career defeat at the hands of Justin Gaethje via fourth-round TKO in their undisputed UFC lightweight title match in the main event of the UFC Freedom 250 card at the White House on Sunday.
Despite this setback, he remains a favorite in online sports betting and his exciting fighting style, which dominates his opponents on the feet and the ground, has earned the Georgian-Spanish 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?
Topuria’s next confirmed opponent has yet to be determined, but he’s likely to face another ranked contender in the 155-pound weight class in hopes of returning to title contention.
Ilia Topuria’s MMA Record and Statistics
- MMA record: 17-1
- Wins by TKO/KO: 7
- 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’s Notable Wins
Topuria’s most notable wins in the UFC were against Youssef Zalal, Damon Jackson, Ryan Hall, Jai Herbert, Bryce Mitchell, Josh Emmett, Alexander Volkanovski, Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira.
Ilia Topuria’s UFC Earnings
Topuria’s estimated total UFC earnings are over $5 million. This figure includes his base salary, win bonuses, and incentives. His biggest single-fight pay came against Oliveira at UFC 317, where he took home $3.5 million.
Ilia Topuria’s Team and Corner
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 from the gym.
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