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?
1vs. Max HollowayUFC 308 (Oct 2024): Topuria stopped the legendary Max Holloway in the third round to make his first featherweight title defense in dominant fashion.1000pts
2vs. Alexander VolkanovskiUFC 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
3vs. Josh EmmettUFC on ABC 5 (Jun 2023): Topuria outworked veteran Josh Emmett over five rounds to win a lopsided unanimous decision and earn his featherweight title shot.517pts
4vs. Charles OliveiraUFC 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
5vs. Jai HerbertUFC Fight Night (Mar 2022): After surviving a rough first round in London, Topuria came back to knock out Jai Herbert with punches early in round two.423pts
6vs. Bryce MitchellUFC 282 (Dec 2022): Topuria submitted grappling specialist Bryce Mitchell with a second-round arm-triangle choke, proving his complete skill set beyond just striking.310pts
7vs. Damon JacksonUFC on ESPN (Dec 2020): Topuria knocked out the durable Damon Jackson with punches in the first round, scoring his first finish inside the Octagon.0pts
8vs. Justin GaethjeUFC Freedom 250 (Jun 2026): On the White House lawn, Topuria lost his lightweight title and unbeaten record when Gaethje's pressure forced a stoppage after round four.0pts
9vs. Youssef ZalalUFC Fight Night (Oct 2020): Topuria's UFC debut on Fight Island, a clear unanimous-decision win over Youssef Zalal that began his unbeaten run in the Octagon.
10vs. Ryan HallUFC 264 (Jul 2021): Topuria flattened heel-hook specialist Ryan Hall with punches in the first round, refusing to engage him on the mat.
