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Ilia Topuria
"El Matador"
16
Wins
0
Losses
0
Draws
Weight Class:lightweight
Nationality:Georgia/Spain
Promotion:UFC
0Win Methods
10
KO/TKO
5
Submission
1
Decision
Biography
Ilia Topuria is the reigning UFC Lightweight Champion, having moved up from featherweight after his devastating KO of Alexander Volkanovski. He defends his title against Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250 on June 14, 2026 at the White House in Washington DC.
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