Ilia Topuria News
Ilia Topuria challenges Max Holloway to throw down in the middle of the Octagon in the first 10 seconds at UFC 308
Ilia Topuria wants Max Holloway to meet in the middle and throw down in the first 10 seconds of their fight as he did in the last 10 seconds against Justin Gaethje.… Read more
Ilia Topuria warns Islam Makhachev ahead of possible LW move: "Let's settle it like adults!"
Tensions are boiling between UFC champions Ilia Topuria and Islam Makhachev ahead of Topuria's first featherweight title defense. Topuria will face BMF titleholder Max Holloway in the UFC 308 main event later… Read more
UFC featherweight champ Ilia Topuria sends scathing response to Conor McGregor: “I’ll slap these nuts on his forehead”
UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria has sent a damning message to Conor McGregor after a recent taunt from the Irishman. As we know, Ilia Topuria is set to defend his UFC featherweight… Read more
Ilia Topuria opens up on future clash with fellow UFC champion Islam Makhachev: "Pay for his medical bills"
UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria wants to meet Islam Makhachev in the octagon. 'El Matador' has been out of the cage since winning featherweight gold at UFC 298 in February. In the… Read more
Ilia Topuria explains why he would turn down a fight against Conor McGregor: "There are bigger fights than him"
Ilia Topuria says he would turn down a fight against Conor McGregor if the bout got offered. McGregor is the biggest name in the sport and the biggest fight for anyone. However,… Read more
VIDEO | Ilia Topuria shows off astonishing boxing speed, technique ahead of UFC 308
UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria wants to prove to Max Holloway that he's arguably the best boxer in the promotion in their main event fight next month. Topuria will make his first… Read more
Ilia Topuria moves on from Sean O'Malley following UFC 306: "I’m better than you, so why fight?"
UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria says Sean O'Malley has blown a potential super fight with him following UFC 306. O'Malley fell short in his bid for another successful UFC bantamweight title defense… Read more
Max Holloway believes “deep down inside” Ilia Topuria is actually cheering for him ahead of UFC 308: “He’s an odd fella for sure”
Max Holloway believes Ilia Topuria is actually cheering for him heading into their mammoth UFC 308 collision next month. As we know, Max Holloway is one of the most decorated fighters in… Read more
UFC bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley believes Ilia Topuria "needs" him
UFC bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley believes that featherweight champ Ilia Topuria "needs" him. Tonight, Sean O'Malley will defend his UFC bantamweight championship against Merab Dvalishvili. It's set to be an incredibly competitive,… Read more
Ilia Topuria says Max Holloway, featherweights need a "motorcycle helmet" to survive his power
UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria believes his upcoming opponents, including Max Holloway, need extra protection to deal with his power. Topuria will make his first featherweight title defense at UFC 308 against… Read more
Diego Lopes responds to Ilia Topuria's title shot callout: "If he's saying my name..."
UFC featherweight contender Diego Lopes knows what's potentially on the line this weekend ahead of the biggest fight of his career. Lopes will face former UFC featherweight title challenger Brian Ortega at… Read more
Sean O'Malley's coach explains how Max Holloway can beat Ilia Topuria at UFC 308
The coach of UFC bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley thinks Max Holloway has a solid chance of dethroning Ilia Topuria. Holloway is set to challenge Topuria for the UFC Featherweight Championship at UFC… Read more
Ilia Topuria warns Alexander Volkanovski against accepting backup role at UFC 308: "He wants to get knocked out every year"
Ilia Topuria has cautioned Alexander Volkanovski against accepting a backup role for upcoming title fight at UFC 308. Topuria (15-0 MMA) is set to defend his featherweight title for the first time… Read more
Aljamain Sterling wonders if Max Holloway can fatigue Ilia Topuria
Aljamain Sterling believes Max Holloway's key to potentially beating Ilia Topuria could stem from trying to fatigue the champion. Later this year, Max Holloway will challenge Ilia Topuria for the UFC featherweight… Read more
Video | Joe Rogan gushes over “incredible” footage of Ilia Topuria doing pad work: “The speed man!”
UFC commentator Joe Rogan couldn't help but praise Ilia Topuria after seeing some of his recent pad work. As we know, Ilia Topuria is on top of the world right now. After… Read more
Max Holloway vows to do something special against Ilia Topuria at UFC 308: "Wait until they get to see the outcome"
Max Holloway plans to do something special to become the featherweight champion again when he takes on Ilia Topuria at UFC 308. Holloway secured a featherweight title shot after he scored a… Read more
Ilia Topuria excited for brother, Aleksandre's, UFC debut: "People will enjoy his fights"
UFC Featherweight Champion, Ilia Topuria, believes his own brother could potentially be a better fighter than him. Topuria's older brother, Aleksandre, has signed with UFC and no one is a bigger supporter… Read more
Ilia Topuria says he could beat Max Holloway and Sean O’Malley in the same night: “They both suck”
UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria believes he could defeat Max Holloway and Sean O'Malley on the same night. After knocking out Alexander Volkanovski, Ilia Topuria has been on top of the world.… Read more