ChampionLightweightACTIVE
Ilia Topuria
17-0
9 Win Streak
Age
28
Height
5'7"
Weight
155 lbs
Reach
69"
Avg Fight Time
09:22
Gym
—
UFC Record
9-0(9 bouts)
Wins By
6 KO 1 Sub 2 Dec
Losses By
0 KO 0 Sub 0 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 3R2 3R3 2R5 1
Last 5
WWWWW
Finish Rate
88%
Bonuses
6
Style
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Location
Germany
Last Fight2025-06-28
CO
W - Charles Oliveira
KO/TKOR2 1:07
Punch to Head At Distance
Opponent Last Bout
W - Mateusz GamrotSubmissionR3 0:28· Guillotine Choke After Drop to Half Guard
Fight History
WIN
JH
vs Jai Herbert
UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Aspinall· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R2 1:07
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 1:07
WIN
YZ
vs Youssef Zalal
UFC Fight Night: Moraes vs. Sandhagen· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JE
vs Josh Emmett
UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Topuria· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
DJ
vs Damon Jackson
UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Vettori· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 2:38
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 2:38
WIN
CO
vs Charles Oliveira
UFC 317: Topuria vs. Oliveira· 2025-06-28
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 2:27
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 2:27
WIN
MH
vs Max Holloway
UFC 308: Topuria vs. Holloway· 2024-10-26
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R3 1:34
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R3 1:34
WIN
AV
vs Alexander Volkanovski
UFC 298: Volkanovski vs. Topuria· 2024-02-17
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R2 3:32
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 3:32
WIN
BM
vs Bryce Mitchell
UFC 282: Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev· 2022-12-10
Submission
Arm Triangle From Side Control
R2 3:10
SubmissionArm Triangle From Side Control·R2 3:10
WIN
RH
vs Ryan Hall
UFC 264: Poirier vs. McGregor 3· 2021-07-10
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R1 4:47
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 4:47
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Counter Striker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
4.8/min
Grappling
1.96 TD
Defense
64%
⚖️Ilia adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
🧬Competent across all ranges — 48% striking and 61% TD accuracy
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
20 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Jabs
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level
70%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Leg Kicks
65%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Knees
45%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Counters
45%
Overhands
35%
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
25%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
3× detected
Clinch → Takedown
3× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Jabs (70%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (135%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 260% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
6
86% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
1
14% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)
Punch to Head At Distance
#15
83% of KOs
Punches to Head On Ground
#21
17% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
From Side Control
Arm Triangle From Side Control
#11
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 86% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punch to Head At Distance (5x, 83% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Arm Triangle From Side Control (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Striking-heavy approach with submission upside. Prefers to end fights on feet.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚔️
All-around threat: Elite on both feet and mat. Adapts to any opponent's style.💪
Peak strengths: Strike Def% (64%) and TD Acc% (61%).🔥
Finisher: 88% of wins end in finish (7 KO + 8 subs).🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (64%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.🚫
Anti-wrestler: 94% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (120% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
48%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
64%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
43% acc79%
Clinch
77% acc3%
Ground
77% acc18%
Striking Differential+0.98/min
4.81 landed/min3.83 absorbed/min
4.81
Landed/Min
3.83
Absorbed/Min
1.25
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed405
Sig. Strikes Attempted840
Key Insights
Ilia is a distance-first striker, with 79% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 71% targeting the head.
High KD rate (1.25/fight).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 79% of output at range with 43% accuracy.
Effective ground striker: 18% from ground at 77% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
61%
Above Avg
0%100%
TD Defense
94%
Elite
0%100%
TD Success Rate
28%
Landed
5
Defended
13
Total
18
1.96
TD / 15min
1.07
Sub / 15min
5
TD Landed
18
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
22
Landed
36
Attempted
61%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
6 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
50%
R2
33%
R3
17%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 1.96/15min.
Elite TD defense (94%).
Active submission threat (1.07/15min).
High TD accuracy (61%).
Clinch TD specialist: 61% accuracy from clinch.
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
810
1.25
Ratio
Absorbed
646
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
14/2
KD Recovery
100%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
30.0
Moderate
Strikes/Min
4.7
Standing %
81%
R3 vs R1 Output
120%
Key Insights
🔄 Excellent recovery - 100% win rate after being dropped.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (30.0) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 120% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 9 fights
R1 Control
0:55
R2 Control
0:36
R3 Control
1:08
R1 to Final
+9%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+20.8pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+20.8pp
Body
-18.0pp
Leg
-2.7pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-7.3pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
Championship Rounds
Based on 1 five-round fight
Rounds 1-3 Avg
18.9
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
32.0
sig strikes / round
Output Change
169%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Championship Ready
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
3185
ChampionshipCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
10
/ 10
100% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights