Ilia Topuria

3 stories covering Ilia Topuria — news, results and analysis.

Justin Gaethje celebrates a UFC lightweight title win

Matt Brown Says Retirement Talk Around Justin Gaethje Is Nonsense

Gaethje shocked Ilia Topuria as a huge underdog to grab the lightweight belt. Brown says walking away now would leave the biggest paydays of his career on the table.

Jul 28, 2026

Magomed Zaynukov strikes during his UFC lightweight debut at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi

UFC

Magomed Zaynukov Runs Record to 10-0 With Statement UFC Debut in Abu Dhabi

The Team Nurmagomedov prospect shut out fellow unbeaten Damian Rzepecki 30-27 across all three cards — then aimed a jab at Ilia Topuria.

Jul 25, 2026

An empty UFC octagon under the arena lights before a lightweight title fight

UFC

Will Justin Gaethje Retire as Champion? Jon Anik Thinks So

Anik points to 'maternal pressure' after Gaethje's fourth-round finish of Ilia Topuria at the White House. Sound familiar?

Jul 25, 2026