Ilia Topuria vs Max Holloway
Ilia Topuria vs Max Holloway: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Ilia Topuria and Max Holloway?
Holloway, a former champion, faced Topuria in a title defense fight, marking a significant moment in Topuria's career.
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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Max Holloway
Key numbers
- MMA Record27 Wins, 9 Losses
- Knockout Wins12
- Submission Wins2
- Decision Wins13
- Total Fights36
Top honours
- UFC Featherweight ChampionHeld the title from 2017 to 2019.
- Interim UFC Featherweight ChampionWon in 2016.
- Fight of the NightMultiple times throughout his career.
- Performance of the NightMultiple times throughout his career.
- UFC records for most significant strikes3,655 significant strikes landed.