Here is all you need to know about MMA fighter Ilia Topuria including his age, career, bio, girlfriend, net worth and religion
This coming Sunday, February 18, is the main event of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, also known as UFC 298 Featherweight.
Who is Ilia Topuria, bio, age, height, parents, wife, UFC fight record, stats, religion and net worth
Alexander Volkanovski and Ilia Topuria will compete in the main event. Despite being only eight years younger than Volkanovski, Topuria, the undefeated challenger, played the part of the underdog challenger by deftly stealing the UFC title belt from the table in front of him at the press conference, which led to a little altercation.
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— Ilia Topuria (@Topuriailia) February 16, 2024
Although Topuria is extremely certain that he will end Volkanovski’s four-year dominance at 145 pounds on Saturday night at Honda Centre, the champion is not prepared to retire anytime soon.
Who is Ilia Topuria?
Ilia Topuria is a Georgian and Spanish professional mixed martial artist who was born on January 21, 1997, in Halle Westfalen, Germany. The 27-year-old stands 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) tall.
A look at Ilia Topuria’s career
Ilia Topuria presently represents his home state of Georgia officially in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Featherweight division. He is ranked #3 in the UFC featherweight rankings as of January 23, 2024.
He and his family relocated to Georgia when he was seven years old, and there he began training in Greco-Roman wrestling at school. He began martial arts training at the Climent Club in Alicante, Spain, when he was fifteen years old. He competed in local events for the first time as a professional in 2015.
Topuria participated in the Spanish circuit from 2015 to 2016, and then moved on to play in leagues like CAGE, Cage Warriors, and Brave CF. In 2020, the 25-year-old made his UFC debut by defeating Youssef Zalal.
Since making his UFC debut, “El Matador” has managed to stay undefeated after leaving these organisations. Topuria went three rounds in his debut bout before winning by unanimous decision, and he has since maintained his winning record inside the organisation.
Topuria has prevailed via finish in every fight he has fought for each organisation since winning his UFC debut match. He has won all three of his previous UFC fights in the final two rounds.
Who are Ilia Topuria’s parents?
Ilia Topuria was born to Georgian parents Zaza and InGa Topuria and was born in a Christian family.
Who is Ilia Topuria’s girlfriend?
Ilia Topuria is currently dating Giorgina Uzcategui and the two are raising a son together.
What is Ilia Topuria’s net worth?
The rising star of UFC, Ilia Topuria has a net worth of $1 million.