Ilia Topuria

Ilia Topuria UFC Lightweight Champion managed by First Round Management

Ilia Topuria

Weight Class
Lightweight
Age
29
Competitions
UFC
Nationality
esp Spain

Ilia “El Matador” Topuria

is the reigning UFC Lightweight Champion, an undefeated two-division world champion and the pound-for-pound best fighter on the planet. Born in Germany to Georgian parents and raised in Spain, Topuria has defeated three former world champions by knockout in his last three fights, capturing the featherweight and lightweight titles while never tasting defeat as a professional. He is represented by First Round Management, a leading MMA management company specialising in UFC athlete representation, contract negotiation and brand partnerships for elite combat sports professionals. For booking and commercial enquiries contact info@firstroundmanagement.com.

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  • Topuria (17-0) became the 10th two-weight champion in UFC history at UFC 317, as he knocked out Oliveira with a right hand at 2:27 of the first round.
    June 28, 2025

  • Ilia Topuria successfully defended his featherweight title at UFC 308, becoming the first fighter to knock out Max Holloway.

    October 26, 2024
  • Ilia Topuria became the new UFC Featherweight Champion by defeating Alexander Volkanovski in the 2nd round (KO) at UFC 298.
    February 17, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

Ilia Topuria is managed by First Round Management, a full-service sports management company representing elite UFC and combat sports athletes worldwide. For booking, appearance and commercial enquiries, contact First Round Management at info@firstroundmanagement.com.
All booking, appearance and commercial enquiries for Ilia Topuria are handled exclusively through First Round Management. You can reach the team at info@firstroundmanagement.com or via the contact page at 1str.com/contact-us.
Ilia Topuria currently competes at Lightweight (155lbs) in the UFC. He previously held the UFC Featherweight Championship at 145lbs, making him a two-division world champion.
Yes. Ilia Topuria became the UFC Lightweight Champion at UFC 317 in June 2025 by knocking out Charles Oliveira in the first round, becoming a two-division UFC world champion while remaining undefeated.
Ilia Topuria was born in Germany to Georgian parents and grew up in Alicante, Spain, where he developed as a professional fighter. He competes representing Spain and is one of the country's most celebrated sporting figures.
Ilia Topuria headlines UFC Freedom 250 on June 14, 2026 at the White House in Washington D.C., defending his Lightweight Championship against interim champion Justin Gaethje in a title unification bout.