Ilia Topuria
11 stories covering Ilia Topuria — news, results and analysis.
Justin Gaethje Explains the Footwork Read That Cracked Ilia Topuria
The new lightweight champ says Topuria's rhythm never changed. Gaethje handed the ex-champ his first pro loss with a fourth-round TKO at UFC White House.
Sep 9, 2026
Gaethje vs. Topuria 2? Jon Anik Bets on a White House Rematch
Anik says internal UFC talks are pointing toward running Gaethje-Topuria back — despite Gaethje ruling out any fight until 2027.
Sep 6, 2026
Ilia Topuria Breaks Silence After First Career Loss to Gaethje
Topuria, 17-1, resurfaced online for the first time since Justin Gaethje ended his unbeaten run at UFC White House with a fourth-round TKO.
Sep 4, 2026
Tsarukyan Wants Five Lightweight Title Defenses to Top Makhachev
The #2 lightweight says he'll chase at least five defenses to break Islam Makhachev's divisional record — but first he has Mauricio Ruffy at UFC 331 on Sept. 19.
Sep 1, 2026
Justin Gaethje's Broken Hands Mean No Title Fight Until 2027
The UFC lightweight champ went 2-0 in six months but says he still can't punch anything. Both hands are wrecked after stopping Topuria in Round 4.
Aug 30, 2026
Paddy Pimblett Draws a Line: Respect for Topuria, None for Tsarukyan
The Liverpudlian says he'd 'terrorize' Ilia Topuria and Arman Tsarukyan if they fought, but he's picking his targets carefully at 155.
Aug 20, 2026
Tsarukyan Says Topuria Needs a Chandler Tune-Up Before Title Return
The No. 2 lightweight thinks Ilia Topuria needs an 'easy' comeback fight after his 17-0 run ended against Justin Gaethje. His pick? Michael Chandler.
Aug 19, 2026
Malki Kawa Rips Ali Abdelaziz: 'Topuria Would Annihilate Your Roster'
Topuria's manager says his 17-1 client still tops his P4P list — even after losing his belt to Justin Gaethje in June's White House main event.
Aug 9, 2026
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 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
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