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==Mixed martial arts career== ==Mixed martial arts career==

===Early career=== ===Early career===

After starting his career with 4 straight submission wins on the Spanish regional scene and winning a belt in Mix Fight Events promotion, In 2018 he made his first international fight in Cage MMA Finland. In the same year, in May, he became the first Georgian black belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu alongside his brother Alex Topuria. Months later he received the opportunity to fight for the ] at the Lotto Arena in ]. Ilia failed to make the agreed weight so despite winning the fight quickly, he did not get the belt.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Cage Warriors 94: Ilia Topuria makes quick work of Brian Bouland|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2018/06/cage-warriors-94-results-ilia-topuria-brian-bouland-non-title-fight-mma|access-date=2021-07-10|website=mmajunkie.usatoday.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Prates|first=Fernanda|title=Cage Warriors 94: Ilia Topuria makes quick work of Brian Bouland|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2018/06/cage-warriors-94-results-ilia-topuria-brian-bouland-non-title-fight-mma|access-date=22 February 2021|website=mmajunkie.usatoday.com}}</ref> After starting his career with 4 straight submission wins on the Spanish regional scene and winning a belt in Mix Fight Events promotion, In 2018 he made his first international fight in Cage MMA Finland. In the same year, in May, he became the first Georgian black belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu alongside his brother Alex Topuria. Months later he received the opportunity to fight for the ] at the Lotto Arena in ]. Ilia failed to make the agreed weight so despite winning the fight quickly, he did not get the belt.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Cage Warriors 94: Ilia Topuria makes quick work of Brian Bouland|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2018/06/cage-warriors-94-results-ilia-topuria-brian-bouland-non-title-fight-mma|access-date=2021-07-10|website=mmajunkie.usatoday.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Prates|first=Fernanda|title=Cage Warriors 94: Ilia Topuria makes quick work of Brian Bouland|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2018/06/cage-warriors-94-results-ilia-topuria-brian-bouland-non-title-fight-mma|access-date=22 February 2021|website=mmajunkie.usatoday.com}}</ref>


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Topuria faced ] on December 5, 2020 at ].<ref>{{Cite web|last=DNA|first=MMA|date=2020-11-07|title=Ilia Topuria neemt het op 5 december op tegen Damon Jackson|url=https://mmadna.nl/ilia-topuria-neemt-het-op-5-december-op-tegen-damon-jackson/|access-date=2020-11-07|website=MMA DNA|language=en-US}}</ref> He won the fight via knockout in round one.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2020-12-05|title=UFC Vegas 16 Results: Ilia Topuria Absolutely Floors Damon Jackson|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/12/05/ufc-vegas-16-results-ilia-topuria-vs-damon-jackson/|access-date=2020-12-06|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref> Topuria faced ] on December 5, 2020 at ].<ref>{{Cite web|last=DNA|first=MMA|date=2020-11-07|title=Ilia Topuria neemt het op 5 december op tegen Damon Jackson|url=https://mmadna.nl/ilia-topuria-neemt-het-op-5-december-op-tegen-damon-jackson/|access-date=2020-11-07|website=MMA DNA|language=en-US}}</ref> He won the fight via knockout in round one.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2020-12-05|title=UFC Vegas 16 Results: Ilia Topuria Absolutely Floors Damon Jackson|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/12/05/ufc-vegas-16-results-ilia-topuria-vs-damon-jackson/|access-date=2020-12-06|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>


Topuria faced ] on July 10, 2021 at ].<ref>{{cite web|author=Farah Hannoun and Danny Segura|date=2021-03-24|title=Ryan Hall vs. Ilia Topuria added to UFC's July 10 event|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/03/ufc-news-ryan-hall-vs-ilia-topuria-booked-july-10|access-date=2021-03-24|website=mmajunkie.usatoday.com}}</ref> He won the fight via knockout in round one. Topuria faced ] on July 10, 2021 at ].<ref>{{cite web|author=Farah Hannoun and Danny Segura|date=2021-03-24|title=Ryan Hall vs. Ilia Topuria added to UFC's July 10 event|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/03/ufc-news-ryan-hall-vs-ilia-topuria-booked-july-10|access-date=2021-03-24|website=mmajunkie.usatoday.com}}</ref> He won the fight via knockout in round one.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2021-07-10|title=UFC 264 Results: Ilia Topuria Overcomes Awkward Attacks, Finishes Ryan Hall Early|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/07/10/ufc-264-results-ryan-hall-vs-ilia-topuria/|access-date=2021-07-11|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>


== Championships and accomplishments == == Championships and accomplishments ==

Revision as of 03:38, 11 July 2021

German-Spanish mixed martial arts fighter
Ilia Topuria
Born (1997-01-21) January 21, 1997 (age 27)
Halle Westfalen, Germany
Other namesEl Matador
NationalitySpanish/German
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb)
DivisionFeatherweight
Reach69.0 in (175 cm)
Fighting out ofAlicante, Spain
TeamCliment Club
Years active2015–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total11
Wins11
By knockout3
By submission7
By decision1
Losses0
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Ilia Topuria (born January 21, 1997) is a Spanish-German mixed martial artist who competes in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Background

Ilia was born in Halle, Germany. He is the son of Georgian parents. He started practicing Greco-Roman wrestling at school. At the age of 15 he moved to live in Alicante in Spain, where he started practicing martial arts at the Climent Club. In 2015, he made his debut as a professional in local competitions.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

After starting his career with 4 straight submission wins on the Spanish regional scene and winning a belt in Mix Fight Events promotion, In 2018 he made his first international fight in Cage MMA Finland. In the same year, in May, he became the first Georgian black belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu alongside his brother Alex Topuria. Months later he received the opportunity to fight for the Cage Warriors Bantamweight Championship at the Lotto Arena in Antwerp, Belgium. Ilia failed to make the agreed weight so despite winning the fight quickly, he did not get the belt.

In 2019 he signed with Brave Combat Federation. Ilia makes his debut with the promoter in Bogota, Colombia, defeating by submission in the first round his rival Luis Gomez;which leads him to get the award for best performance of the night. On November 15, 2019, in Bahrain, he wins his second fight in BRAVE by defeating Steven Goncalves by KO in the first round.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Topuria, as a replacement for Seung Woo Choi , took a bout on short notice against Youssef Zalal on October 11, 2020 at UFC Fight Night: Moraes vs. Sandhagen. Topuria won the fight via unanimous decision.

Topuria faced Damon Jackson on December 5, 2020 at UFC on ESPN: Hermansson vs. Vettori. He won the fight via knockout in round one.

Topuria faced Ryan Hall on July 10, 2021 at UFC 264. He won the fight via knockout in round one.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

  • Mix Fight Events
    • MFE Featherweight Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
11 matches 11 wins 0 losses
By knockout 3 0
By submission 7 0
By decision 1 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 11–0 Ryan Hall KO (punches) UFC 264 July 10, 2021 1 4:47 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 10–0 Damon Jackson KO (punch) UFC on ESPN: Hermansson vs. Vettori December 5, 2020 1 2:38 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 9–0 Youssef Zalal Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Moraes vs. Sandhagen October 11, 2020 3 5:00 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win 8–0 Stephen Goncalves KO (punches) Brave CF 29 November 15, 2019 1 3:42 Isa Town, Bahrain
Win 7–0 Luis Gomez Submission (triangle straight armbar) Brave CF 26 September 7, 2019 1 1:15 Bogotá, Colombia Return to Featherweight.
Win 6–0 Brian Bouland Technical Submission (anaconda choke) Cage Warriors 94 June 16, 2018 1 1:39 Antwerp, Belgium For the vacant Cage Warriors Bantamweight Championship; Topuria missed weight (139.4 lb) and was ineligible to win the title.
Win 5–0 Mika Hamalainen Submission (guillotine choke) CAGE 43 April 28, 2018 1 3:35 Helsinki, Finland Bantamweight debut.
Win 4–0 Jhon Guarin Submission (guillotine choke) Mix Fight Events 2 November 5, 2016 2 2:50 Valencia, Spain Won the vacant MFE Featherweight Championship.
Win 3–0 Daniel Vasquez Submission (rear-naked choke) Mix Fight Events May 7, 2016 1 1:50 Alicante, Spain Catchweight (141 lb) bout.
Win 2–0 Kalil Martin El Chalibi Submission (rear-naked choke) Climent Show MMA 4 May 9, 2015 1 1:03 Alicante, Spain
Win 1–0 Francisco Javier Asprilla Submission (triangle choke) West Coast Warriors April 4, 2015 1 3:30 Valencia, Spain Featherweight debut.

See also

References

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  14. Bitter, Shawn (2020-10-10). "UFC Fight Island 5 Results: Ilia Topuria Stays Undefeated in Debut Win Over Youssef Zalal". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2020-10-11.
  15. DNA, MMA (2020-11-07). "Ilia Topuria neemt het op 5 december op tegen Damon Jackson". MMA DNA. Retrieved 2020-11-07.
  16. Anderson, Jay (2020-12-05). "UFC Vegas 16 Results: Ilia Topuria Absolutely Floors Damon Jackson". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2020-12-06.
  17. Farah Hannoun and Danny Segura (2021-03-24). "Ryan Hall vs. Ilia Topuria added to UFC's July 10 event". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2021-03-24.
  18. Anderson, Jay (2021-07-10). "UFC 264 Results: Ilia Topuria Overcomes Awkward Attacks, Finishes Ryan Hall Early". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2021-07-11.
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