Ilia Topuria
UFC 2021–present · rated in 3 editions · peak overall 92.0
Scouting report
A 90 Boxing rating and 88 Fight IQ power Ilia "El Matador" Topuria, who ascended to the featherweight title with an undefeated record. Born in Halle Westfalen, Germany, and raised in Alicante, Spain, Topuria energized the division through pocket boxing, knockout power, and Greco-Roman grappling, culminating in knocking out Alexander Volkanovski for the undisputed title.
Peak ratings
By edition
Topuria made an undefeated entrance into the UFC between 2020 and 2021, dominating Youssef Zalal on short notice on Fight Island, knocking out Damon Jackson with a body-head combination in round one at UFC on ESPN 19, and knocking out Ryan Hall with ground-and-pound at UFC 264 in Las Vegas. His punching power and Greco-Roman wrestling base are reflected in an 90 Boxing and 86 Wrestling.
Topuria completed his championship rise between 2022 and 2024, submitting Bryce Mitchell via arm-triangle choke at UFC 282, defeating Josh Emmett over five rounds in Jacksonville, and knocking out Alexander Volkanovski in round two at UFC 298 in Anaheim to capture the UFC Featherweight Championship. His boxing power, wrestling control, and timing justify his 96 Boxing and 94 Fight IQ.
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