Alexander Volkanovski vs Ilia Topuria

Alexander Volkanovski vs Ilia Topuria: Matchup Breakdown

Alexander Volkanovski is 15-3 in the Featherweight division with an 83.3% win rate. Ilia Topuria is 9-1 at Lightweight, winning 90% of the time. Both are listed as active.

They have met 1 time. Ilia Topuria leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 298: Volkanovski vs. Topuria on Feb 17, 2024, won by Ilia Topuria by KO/TKO in round 2.

Alexander Volkanovski holds the higher ELO rating, 1,398 to 1,307. Career peaks are 1,440 for Alexander Volkanovski and 1,383 for Ilia Topuria. Alexander Volkanovski has 5 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins from 15 victories, a 33.3% finish rate. Ilia Topuria has 6 KO/TKO and 1 submission win, finishing 77.8% of the time.

Alexander Volkanovski stands 5' 6" with a reach of 71" and fights orthodox. Ilia Topuria is 5' 7" with a reach of 69", orthodox. That is a 2-inch reach advantage for Alexander Volkanovski. Alexander Volkanovski is 37, Ilia Topuria is 29.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Alexander Volkanovski has landed 1,815 significant strikes at 57.1% accuracy with 33 takedowns and 59:50 of control time. Ilia Topuria has landed 502 at 50.1% with 12 takedowns and 21:20 of control.

Alexander Volkanovski has 11 title fights (8 won) against 4 (3 won) for Ilia Topuria. They share 1 common opponent: Max Holloway.