Ilia Topuria

Ilia 'El Matador' Topuria stunned the MMA world by stopping Alexander Volkanovski in the second round at UFC 298, claiming the featherweight title with a devastating right hand. His 15-0 record (100% finish rate) entering 2025 makes him the most undefeated champion in the UFC, a 20% higher finish ratio than the average champion. Topuria’s rise in Spain and Georgia surpasses #5 Alex Pereira’s Brazilian following, though his 3 title defenses trail the lightweight elite.