Ilia Topuria News
Max Holloway shares prediction for Alexander Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria: "There's a reason they didn't give me Ilia"
Max Holloway has shared his prediction for the UFC 298 featherweight title fight between Alexander Volkanovski and Ilia Topuria. Volkanovski is returning to the featherweight division to take on the undefeated Topuria… Read more
UFC 298 Weigh-Ins: Fight Cancelled, Main Event Title Bout between Alexander Volkanovski & Ilia Topuria Official
One fight on the UFC 298 card has been cancelled, but thankfully the championship main event between Alexander Volkanovski and Ilia Topuria is still on. Weigh-in day is always a stressful time… Read more
Ilia Topuria explains why he drinks “half a litre of wine” the night before UFC weigh-ins
UFC star Ilia Topuria has explained why he drinks wine the night before a UFC weigh-in event. For the longest time now, Ilia Topuria has been seen as a real threat in… Read more
WATCH | Ilia Topuria snatches Alexander Volkanovski belt during UFC 298 press conference
Ilia Topuria has continued the trend of touching and wearing the UFC title before he has won it. Topuria did his UFC 298 photo shoot with the belt on and now during… Read more
Brian Ortega fires back at Ilia Topuria for recent UFC title comments: "You have to win the belt for that to happen"
Brian Ortega has responded to Ilia Topuria's claim that he won't give him a title shot if he defeats Alex Volkanovski for the UFC Featherweight Championship. Topuria will be challenging Volkanovski for… Read more
Alexander Volkanovski explains his motivation ahead of Ilia Topuria clash at UFC 298
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski has spoken candidly about his motivation heading into his battle with Ilia Topuria. On Saturday night, Alexander Volkanovski will defend his belt in the main event of… Read more
UFC 298 | Pro fighters make their picks for Alexander Volkanovski vs Ilia Topuria title fight
In the main event of UFC 298, the featherweight title is up for grabs as Alexander Volkanovski looks to defend his belt when he takes on Ilia Topuria. Heading into the fight… Read more
Ilia Topuria reveals brother Alexsandre has signed with UFC: "He will be become a UFC world champion"
The brother of UFC featherweight contender Ilia Topuria has scored a UFC contract. During an interview with ESPN, "El Matador" confirmed that Alexsandre Topuria is indeed a member of the UFC roster.… Read more
Yair Rodriguez slams "delusional" Ilia Topuria, claims his career will be "over" after UFC 298
Yair Rodriguez is not a fan of Ilia Topuria, and he expects the Spaniard-Georgian to lose on Saturday at UFC 298. Topuria is set to headline UFC 298 on Saturday as he… Read more
Alex Volkanovski offers grim prediction for UFC 298 title fight against Ilia Topuria: "He’s going to be embarrassed"
UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski believes Ilia Topuria will have egg on his face once UFC 298 has concluded. Volkanovski is set to put his 145-pound gold at stake against Topuria inside… Read more
Sean O’Malley vs. Ilia Topuria would be a "sweet fight," says coach Tim Welch: "Who wouldn't want to see that fight?"
The coach of Sean O’Malley, Tim Welch, sees big potential in a clash between his fighter and Ilia Topuria. O’Malley is the reigning UFC bantamweight champion. Topuria will be fighting for UFC… Read more
Ilia Topuria's confidence reminds Daniel Cormier of Conor McGregor ahead of UFC 298: "This dude has updated his bio with another win"
UFC 298 headliner Ilia Topuria has confidence the levels of Conor McGregor, says UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier. Topuria will be challenging Alex Volkanovski for the UFC Featherweight Championship on February… Read more
Ilia Topuria tells Max Holloway, Yair Rodriguez, and Brian Ortega to retire because he will "never give them" a title shot
Ilia Topuria has some advice for some of the top-ranked featherweights. Topuria is set to headline UFC 298 on February 17 as he takes on Alexander Volkanovski for the featherweight title. It's… Read more
Ilia Topuria dismisses future fight with 'beginner' Paddy Pimblett: "His last fight was embarrassing"
UFC featherweight contender Ilia Topuria isn’t interested in facing Paddy Pimblett in a cage. ‘El Matador’ is currently slated for the biggest fight of his life later this month at UFC 298.… Read more
Ilia Topuria shares bold first-round prediction for UFC 298 title fight with Alexander Volkanovski
Ilia Topuria has provided an official prediction for his upcoming title showdown with Alexander Volkanovski. At UFC 298, Ilia Topuria faces the biggest test of his career thus far. He will challenge… Read more
Ilia Topuria responds after Yair Rodriguez takes aim at his UFC resume: “They don’t use me as a rag in the fights”
Ilia Topuria is responding after former interim featherweight champion Yair Rodriguez took aim at his UFC resume. It was Rodriguez who recently took aim at Topuria, claiming that he 'talked' his way… Read more
Josh Emmett reveals who he gives slight edge to for Alex Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria: "It’s hard for me to bet against ..."
Josh Emmett doesn't consider himself to be a modern day Nostradamus, but he does know who he's leaning towards picking for the UFC 298 main event. Headlining that planned February 17 pay-per-view… Read more
Sean O’Malley challenges Ilia Topuria to bet on their upcoming PPV numbers: “100k cash whoever’s PPV is bigger”
Sean O'Malley is challenging Ilia Topuria to bet on their upcoming PPV numbers. The current UFC bantamweight champion, O'Malley (17-1 MMA) is preparing to defend his title in a rematch against Marlon… Read more