Ilia Topuria

Ilia Topuria

Personal Information

Full Name Ilia Topuria
Date of Birth January 20, 1997
Age 28 Years
Height 1.80m
Weight 145 lb
Nickname El Matador
Championship Held Former UFC featherweight champion
Weight Class Lightweight
Stance Orthodox
Reach 69 inches
Career Stats 16-0
Status Active

Ilia Topuria News

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Islam Makhachev’s mindset for potential Ilia Topuria clash stands apart from Jon Jones–Tom Aspinall saga, says analyst
"He’s not desperate" - Belal Muhammad scoffs at Ilia Topuria’s title shot talk, questions logic of matching him with Islam Makhachev "He’s not desperate" - Belal Muhammad scoffs at Ilia Topuria’s title shot talk, questions logic of matching him with Islam Makhachev
"He’s not desperate" - Belal Muhammad scoffs at Ilia Topuria’s title shot talk, questions logic of matching him with Islam Makhachev
"Islam is just on another level" - Movsar Evloev comes clear on Ilia Topuria vs Islam Makhachev matchup as UFC 317 talks swirl "Islam is just on another level" - Movsar Evloev comes clear on Ilia Topuria vs Islam Makhachev matchup as UFC 317 talks swirl
"Islam is just on another level" - Movsar Evloev comes clear on Ilia Topuria vs Islam Makhachev matchup as UFC 317 talks swirl
Belal Muhammad issues bold prediction for potential Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria fight, speculates toughest opponents for UFC lightweight king Belal Muhammad issues bold prediction for potential Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria fight, speculates toughest opponents for UFC lightweight king
Belal Muhammad issues bold prediction for potential Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria fight, speculates toughest opponents for UFC lightweight king

Ilia Topuria: A Brief Biography

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Ilia Topuria. [Image courtesy: Getty].

Ilia Topuria is a Georgian-Spanish professional mixed martial artist who is currently signed with the UFC. He has maintained a dominant run as a professional while competing against the most elite mixed martial artists in the world. Topuria made his professional debut against Francisco Javier Asprilla on April 4, 2015, at the West Coast Warriors. He quickly finished him with a triangle choke submission in the first round and took off to a winning start to his career.

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After competing in various fight promotions, Ilia Topuria stormed his way into the elite Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on October 11, 2020, against Youssef Zalal at UFC Fight Night: Moraes vs. Sandhagen. Owing to his dominant performances in the octagon, he skyrocketed to dethrone the featherweight king Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 298 via a vicious KO in the 2nd round of the matchup to become the new champion of the division.

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Topuria recently vacated the featherweight title and moved up to the lightweight division. The UFC is yet to announce his first fight in the division as of April 19, 2025.

Ilia Topuria Personal Information

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NameIlia Topuria
Age28
DOBJanuary 21, 1997
NationalityGeorgian, Spanish
Mother's NameInGa Bendeliani Topuria
Father's nameZaza Topuria
ProfessionProfessional Mixed Martial Artist
Net Worth$2 million (approximately)
Height5 feet, 8 inches
Weight145 lb
Relationship StatusIn a relationship

Ilia Topuria Early Life

Ilia Topuria was born on January 21, 1997, in Halle, Westfalen, Germany. He started training in Greco-Roman wrestling as a kid after his family moved to Spain in his childhood. Topuria's obsession with combat sports kept him engrossed and finally led him to pursue professional mixed martial arts as his career.

Ilia Topuria Personal Life

Ilia Topuria was born to Georgian parents. He has two sisters named Mari Tlashadze and Ana Tlashadze. His brother, Aleksandre Topuria, is also a mixed martial artist like him. Ilia Topuria is reported to be very close to his family and is often seen spending time with his nephews when he is not competing in the octagon.

Ilia Topuria Girlfriend

Ilia Topuria is in a relationship with Giorgina Uzcategui Badell. She is a businesswoman and the founder of the company 'Future & Energy.' Her company is focused on improving the behavior of society by providing sustainable solutions. She is based in Alicante, Spain, where she raises her son together with Topuria.

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Ilia Topuria Kids

Ilia Topuria and his girlfriend, Giorgina Uzcategui Badell, together raise their five-year-old son. Minute details about their kid are not known to the public; however, on several occasions, Topuria has mentioned him and the way he wants to be supportive of him while he grows up to explore his career prospects.

Ilia Topuria Social Media

Ilia Topuria is active on different social media platforms. He regularly posts pictures about his professional and personal life, besides keeping his followers hooked through his posts. His social media accounts can be accessed below:

Ilia Topuria Net Worth

Ilia Topuria has an estimated net worth of around $2 million as of April 2025. A major part of his income is earned through his successful professional mixed martial arts career.

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Ilia Topuria's MMA Record

Ilia Topuria has a professional record of 16 wins and 0 losses as of April 19, 2025. Ever since making his debut in professional mixed martial arts, he has not been defeated and has won six fights by knockout, eight by submission, and two by decision.

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Ilia Topuria Contract

Ilia Topuria was signed by the UFC in 2020, and he made his promotional debut in the company by taking on a short-notice fight as a replacement for Seung Woo Chui against Youssef Zalal on October 11, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Moraes vs. Sandhagen. Since then, he has competed in eight bouts in the promotion and has continued his undefeated run. Topuria is currently among the leading active fighters on the promotion's roster and has reigned as a former champion.

*Last Updated on April 19, 2025

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FAQs on Ilia Topuria

A. He has Georgian and Spanish nationalities.


A. Ilia Topuria is the No. 3 ranked men's pound-for-pound best fighter in the UFC as of April 19, 2025.

A. No, he is in a relationship with Giorgina Uzcategui Badell.

A. He is 28 years old as of April 19, 2025.

A. He has a professional MMA record of 16 wins and 0 losses as of April 19, 2025.