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What is Ilia Topuria's best UFC fight?

By YPB Team

Ilia Topuria's rise through the UFC ranks has been nothing short of spectacular, culminating in a championship reign defined by explosive finishes and tactical brilliance. Which fight best showcases El Matador's incredible talent?

  1. vs. Max Holloway — ranked #11
    vs. Max Holloway
    UFC 308 (Oct 2024): Topuria stopped the legendary Max Holloway in the third round to make his first featherweight title defense in dominant fashion.
    1000pts
  2. vs. Alexander Volkanovski — ranked #22
    vs. Alexander Volkanovski
    UFC 298 (Feb 2024): Topuria knocked out three-time featherweight champion Volkanovski in round 2 to claim the title and announce himself to the world.
    689pts
  3. vs. Josh Emmett — ranked #33
    vs. Josh Emmett
    UFC on ESPN 50 (Sept 2023): Topuria stopped Josh Emmett in a title-eliminator bout, establishing himself as the No. 1 featherweight contender with a fourth-round TKO.
    517pts
  4. vs. Edson Barboza — ranked #44
    vs. Edson Barboza
    UFC Fight Night (Feb 2022): A breathtaking first-round knockout of veteran Edson Barboza that announced Topuria as a genuine title threat in the featherweight division.
    517pts
  5. vs. Charles Oliveira — ranked #55
    vs. Charles Oliveira
    UFC 317 (Jun 2025): Topuria moved to lightweight and scored a first-round knockout over submission ace Charles Oliveira to become a two-division UFC champion.
    517pts
  6. vs. Jai Herbert — ranked #66
    vs. Jai Herbert
    UFC Fight Night (Jul 2021): Topuria needed just one round to finish Jai Herbert with a sensational knockout, showcasing his devastating punching power.
    423pts
  7. vs. Bryce Mitchell — ranked #77
    vs. Bryce Mitchell
    UFC Fight Night (May 2022): Topuria submitted grappling specialist Bryce Mitchell — himself an elite submission artist — proving his complete skill set beyond just striking.
    310pts
  8. vs. Damon Jackson — ranked #88
    vs. Damon Jackson
    UFC Fight Night (Apr 2021): An early momentum-building performance where Topuria ground out a TKO victory over the durable Damon Jackson to keep his undefeated record intact.
    0pts
  9. vs. Justin Gaethje — ranked #99
    vs. Justin Gaethje
    UFC Freedom 250 (Jun 2026): Topuria defended his lightweight title against interim champion Justin Gaethje in the marquee event held at the White House.
    0pts

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