Praise Quotes by Ilia Topuria

All Praise statements made by Ilia Topuria across interviews, press conferences, and social media.

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Nov 23, 2025 praise
“Thank God we got one more victory. I'm so proud of you brother. All your hard work has paid off”

– praising his brother, Aleksandre Topuria, for his dominant victory against Bekzat Almakhan at UFC Qatar.
— Ilia Topuria
Oct 18, 2025 praise
“Merab is not normal. I told him he needs to change weight classes, because he will 100 per cent win a second belt. I have no doubts about what happens in that [Volkanovski] fight. It ends with Merab winning.”

– via Betsson Sport
— Ilia Topuria
Oct 5, 2025 praise
“Brother, we've reached the point where your victories seem almost normal.but we all know how hard it is to get there. I say it with pride: you're a living legend!!!!an example of hard work, sacrifice, and heart.Beyond the fighter, you're an incredible person, with a soul too big for your chest. We love you, we support you, and we're with you every step of the way.”

– reacted to Merab's win at UFC 320
— Ilia Topuria