Ilia Topuria celebrates an unprecedented career achievement and promises to repeat the feat in 2026.

Ilia Topuria won Charles of the Bronx No. UFC 317. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram.

Ilia Topuria He is eager to repeat, in 2026, the glories achieved in the 2025 season. Despite having stepped into the octagon only once last year, the Spaniard made history by winning his second Ultimate belt in 2026. knock off Charles of the Bronx No. UFC 317The victory also earned him the award for best knockout of the year.

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In a post on 'X', Topuria celebrated the recognition and made a point of promising to repeat the feat next season.

"The award for best knockout of the year 2026 will also be mine," he wrote. Ilia Topuria.

The award for the best knockout of the year in 2026 will also be mine 🌹 https://t.co/9RwokDOGzF

— Ilia Topuria (@Topuriailia) January 16, 2026

Ilia Topuria is taking a break from her UFC career.

Ilia Topuria is undefeated in MMA. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @iliatopuria

Current UFC lightweight champion, Ilia Topuria He is still far from defending his reign in the category. The Spaniard announced a break from his career to resolve personal issues, and with that, the Ultimate moved forward by scheduling the fight between Paddy Pimblett e Justin gaethje as the main fight of UFC 324, valid for the interim lightweight belt.

The expectation is that 'El Matador' will return to the octagon to face the winner of the duel, in a title unification fight.