Ilia Topuria vs Alexander Volkanovski
Ilia Topuria vs Alexander Volkanovski: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Ilia Topuria and Alexander Volkanovski?
Topuria's rivalry with Volkanovski culminated in their championship fight, where Topuria ended Volkanovski's long reign.
Ilia Topuria
Key numbers
- MMA Record17-0
- Wins by Knockout7
- Wins by Submission8
- Wins by Decision2
Top honours
- UFC Featherweight ChampionWon in February 2024
- UFC Lightweight ChampionWon in June 2025
- Performance of the NightMultiple awards for outstanding fights
- Fight of the NightAwarded for the bout against Josh Emmett
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Alexander Volkanovski
Key numbers
- MMA Record28 Wins - 4 Losses
- Wins by Knockout13
- Wins by Submission3
- Wins by Decision12
- Professional Boxing Record1 Win - 0 Losses
Top honours
- UFC Featherweight ChampionTwo-time champion (2019, 2020-present)
- Australian Fighting Championship Featherweight ChampionFormer champion
- Fight of the NightMultiple awards, including fights against Chad Mendes and Brian Ortega
- Fighter of the YearWorld MMA Awards 2022
- Tied for most featherweight title victoriesTied with José Aldo