Ilia Topuria Total MMA Recorded Fight Earnings: $1,147,000
Current Status: Active
Estimated Total Net Worth: $1 million dollars (USD)
Nicknamed “El Matador”
UFC Featherweight Champion
Ilia Topuria Bio
Ilia Topuria hails from Georgia, and is known for his skills in both grappling and striking. Born on January 21, 1997, in Batumi, Georgia, he later moved to Spain, where he has trained and developed his fighting career.
Topuria began his journey in martial arts at a young age, initially focusing on wrestling and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. His proficiency in grappling has made him a formidable opponent in the cage. He made his professional MMA debut in 2015 and quickly gained attention for his well-rounded skill set and finishing ability.
Competing in the featherweight division, Topuria has built a reputation for his aggressive fighting style and knockout power. He joined the UFC in 2020, where he continued to impress fans and analysts with his performances, securing several notable victories over Josh Emmett, Bryce Mitchell and Ryan Hall. This led to his title fight with Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 298 where he captured the title.
Ilia Topuria Salary Information by Fight:
| Fighter | Opponent | Date | Event | Result | Base Salary | Win Bonus | PPV Buys | PPV Payout (est) | Performance Bonus | Sponsorship | Total | Comments | Source 1 | Source 2 | Source 3 | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilia Topuria | Youssef Zalal | 10/11/2020 | UFC Fight Night: Moraes vs. Sandhagen | W | $20,000 | $20,000 | $4,000 | $44,000 | 1 | 6 | ||||||
| Ilia Topuria | Damon Jackson | 12/5/2020 | UFC on ESPN: Hermansson vs. Vettori | W | $30,000 | $30,000 | $4,000 | $64,000 | 2 | 6 | ||||||
| Ilia Topuria | Ryan Hall | 7/10/2021 | UFC 264 | W | $24,000 | $24,000 | $4,000 | $52,000 | 3 | 6 | ||||||
| Ilia Topuria | Jai Herbert | 3/19/2022 | UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Aspinall | W | $50,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 | $4,500 | $154,500 | 4 | 6 | |||||
| Ilia Topuria | Bryce Mitchell | 12/10/2022 | UFC 282 | W | $50,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 | $4,500 | $154,500 | POTN | 5 | 6 | ||||
| Ilia Topuria | Josh Emmett | 6/24/2023 | UFC on ABC: Emmett vs. Topuria | W | $70,000 | $70,000 | $50,000 | $6,000 | $196,000 | 6 | 6 | |||||
| Ilia Topuria | Alexander Volkanovski | 2/17/2024 | UFC 298 | W | $200,000 | $200,000 | $50,000 | $32,000 | $482,000 | Contender | 6 | |||||
| Ilia Topuria | Max Holloway | 10/26/2024 | UFC 308 | W | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 | 500,000 | $400,000 | $50,000 | $42,000 | $3,992,000 | Champion |