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.
Ilia Topuria could be the architect of his own UFC downfall just like Conor McGregor
Topuria could be following McGregor’s downfall.
Ilia Topuria sends threat to Terence Crawford after boxer claimed he doesn’t know the UFC champion
Topuria is ramping up the rivalry.
Terence Crawford says Ilia Topuria ‘nowhere near’ Conor McGregor when asked about crossover fight
Terence Crawford claims he had no idea who UFC champ Ilia Topuria was. The undefeated Crawford is being called the greatest boxer of his era…
Nate Diaz joins UFC champ in calling out Terence Crawford after massive Canelo win
Ilia Topuria isn’t the only UFC superstar who wants to box Terence Crawford. On Saturday night, the undefeated Terence Crawford cemented his legacy by going…
Ilia Topuria reacts to Terence Crawford using his walkout song before historic Canelo Alvarez win
Ilia Topuria has posted for the first time since Terence Crawford’s historic boxing win. The UFC lightweight champion was going back and forth with ‘Bud’…
Ilia Topuria told he ‘wouldn’t last 5 rounds’ as he boldly throws down the gauntlet to Terence Crawford
Terence Crawford attracted attention from a star in a different sport with his display against Canelo Alvarez on Saturday night. Crawford defeated Alvarez in their…
Ilia Topuria believes he’ll convince Dana White to let him box amid Terence Crawford beef
Ilia Topuria is convinced Dana White will eventually allow him to have a boxing match. Last night, Terence Crawford dominated Canelo Alvarez to win the…
Adin Ross compared Jean Silva to Ilia Topuria right before shock KO in ‘craziest fight’ he’s ever seen
Noche UFC 3 ended on an insanely high note. The UFC fans went wild in San Antonio, Texas, and for good reason, as featherweight contenders…
Khabib Nurmagomedov names non-UFC fighter who he thinks is better than Ilia Topuria
Khabib Nurmagomedov evidently does not see UFC champion Ilia Topuria as the world’s best lightweight. Topuria has cemented himself as one of the biggest stars…
Dana White makes his stance clear on potential Ilia Topuria vs Terence Crawford crossover boxing match
Dana White responded to talk of Ilia Topuria wanting to box Terence Crawford. While White has boxing plans of his own that are set to…
Ilia Topuria responds to Terence Crawford after boxer labeled him ‘drunk’ for future fight prediction
A feud is brewing between Topuria and Crawford.
Ilia Topuria provides disappointing update on first UFC lightweight title defense
Topuria has provided a bleak update.
Terence Crawford hilariously reacts to ‘drunk’ Ilia Topuria’s prediction on future boxing fight
Terence Crawford has quipped back at Ilia Topuria following the UFC star’s recent prediction on a potential boxing match. Making his return to the ring…
Artem Lobov predicts who would win ‘prime’ Conor McGregor vs. Ilia Topuria featherweight GOAT fight
Artem Lobov believes the featherweight GOAT debate can be whittled down to two fighters. Jose Aldo, Max Holloway, and Alexander Volkanovski are among the best…
‘Keep dreaming’… Ilia Topuria gets slated by fans for revealing bold prediction of how he’d beat Terence Crawford
One of the biggest stars in MMA recently got fans talking about how he would fare against one of boxing’s elite fighters. Ahead of his…
‘It’s no secret’… Islam Makhachev accuses Ilia Topuria of ducking contender Khabib Nurmagomedov is sure will beat him
Islam Makhachev has once more hit out at bitter rival Ilia Topuria, blasting him for intentionally avoiding one of the biggest threats to his lightweight…
Paddy Pimblett compares himself to Khamzat Chimaev as he reveals training changes to prepare for Ilia Topuria fight
Hoping to secure the biggest fight of his Octagon run so far, Paddy Pimblett has made a bold comparison between himself and a new UFC…
Ilia Topuria shares photo with Terence Crawford and asks fans a question ahead of Canelo Alvarez super fight
Terence Crawford is just days away from the biggest fight of his iconic boxing career. ‘Bud’ is set to square off against undisputed super middleweight…
Terence Crawford snubs Ilia Topuria when giving shock pick for the best boxer in the UFC
Crawford has given his shock pick for the best boxer in the UFC.
Khabib Nurmagomedov’s cousin claims he has a better resume than Ilia Topuria as he makes bold declaration
Do you agree with Nurmagomedov?