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10 Photos of Ilia Topuria: Quick Facts, Personal Life, Fame and Historic UFC White House Event

A quick look at Ilia Topuria's journey to becoming a two-division UFC champion and headlining the historic event at the White House.

International Business Times UK · Jun 12

UFC White House fighters Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje trade insults about ‘divorce’ and family

Topuria will defend his lightweight title against interim champion Gaethje on Sunday

The Independent UK · Jun 9

Arman Tsarukyan and Ilia Topuria feud escalates as backstage video emerges after UFC Qatar

Tsarukyan’s win in Qatar solidified his status as No 1 contender at lightweight, where Topuria – also present in Doha – is reigning champion

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2025

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Paddy Pimblett labels Bernabeu with vulgar tag but welcomes Ilia Topuria fight in stadium

UFC champion Topuria, a Real Madrid fan, has long sought a fight in his football team’s stadium

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2025

Ilia Topuria and Paddy Pimblett have left the UFC with one choice

Comment: A years-long grudge could be settled in one of the most high-profile fights in recent memory. With the UFC’s allure dropping this year, it should pounce – regardless of whether Pimblett has earned this title shot

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2025

Ilia Topuria obliterates Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 before wild face-off with Paddy Pimblett

Topuria knocked out Oliveira in round one to win the vacant lightweight title, having given up the featherweight belt earlier this year

The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2025

Ilia Topuria brutally knocks out Charles Oliveira to win UFC lightweight title

‘El Matador’ with savage first-round stoppage as he becomes two-weight champion before clashing with Paddy ‘The Baddy’ Pimblett

Evening Standard · Jun 29, 2025

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UFC 317: Topuria vs Oliveira title fight – Start time, card, how to watch

Fight time, undercard, stats and how to watch the IIia Topuria vs Charles Oliveira lightweight title fight at UFC 317.

Al Jazeera · Jun 25, 2025

Ilia Topuria’s march towards a second UFC title can be defined by one word

Everything Topuria has vowed to do, he has done with frightening efficiency. At UFC 317, can the promotion’s most dangerous finisher stop him?

The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2025

Ilia Topuria considered other fighters’ ‘dreams’ when vacating UFC title

The Spanish-Georgian announced in February that he would vacate the featherweight belt, with the intention of challenging for the lightweight title

The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2025

Ilia Topuria unveils new nickname ahead of UFC lightweight move

It turns out Ilia Topuria is changing more than just his weight class.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 25, 2025

Ilia Topuria reveals new nickname after teasing fans ahead of next UFC chapter

The Spanish-Georgian, who recently vacated the featherweight belt to move up to 155lb, will no longer go by ‘El Matador’

The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2025

Ilia Topuria vs Alexander Volkanovski Rematch Set For UFC 314

The Ilia Topuria vs Alexander Volkanovski rematch for the UFC Featherweight Title is rumored to take place in the UFC 314 main event in Miami

Sports Lens · Jan 24, 2025

UFC 308 live stream: how to watch Topuria vs Holloway, start time, odds, weigh-in results

The UFC Featherweight Championship is up for grabs on Saturday night at the Etihad Arena. Follow our guide to watch a UFC 308 live stream online.

TechRadar · Oct 25, 2024

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The Hindu · Jan 19, 2024

Carlos 'El Matador' Sainz makes Dakar Rally history

Carlos Sainz becomes the oldest winner of the Dakar Rally at 61, while Ricky Brabec wins in the motorbike category for the second time.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 27, 2023

UFC on ABC 5 reactions: Winning and losing fighters on social media

UFC on ABC 5 winners and losers react on social media outlets such as Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 13, 2022

UFC 282 reactions: Winning and losing fighters on social media

See how the UFC 282 winners and losers reacted on social media outlets such as Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

Daily Mirror · Dec 7, 2022

Ilia Topuria insists he “doesn’t give a f***” about UFC rival Paddy Pimblett

Topuria and Pimblett came to blows when the pair crossed paths at a London hotel earlier this year and 'El Matador' has insisted he doesn't care about his UFC rival

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