Ilia Topuria is considered one of the most skilled fighters in the UFC, and he has shown that every time he steps inside the octagon. Topuria was born in Germany to Georgian parents and grew up in Spain. As such, he has a huge fanbase in the European countries.

When did Ilia Topuria make his UFC debut?

Topuria fought across the world before entering the UFC. He fought in South America, the Middle East, and Europe before making his UFC debut in 2020. He debuted on a Fight Island card and defeated Youseff Zalal via decision.

Does Ilia Topuria hold any championship belts?

Topuria became the #1 contender in the featherweight division after boasting an undefeated record in the UFC. As such, he faced long-time champion Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 298 for the title. Topuria knocked out Volkanovski in the second round to become the fifth undisputed champion in UFC featherweight history.