The race to complete the triple crown in the UFC has begun. In the largest mixed martial arts (MMA) organization in the world, many records have been set that are difficult to break in the short term. For example, the balance of 17 victories by submission … of the Brazilian Charles Oliveira or being the youngest champion in history like Jon Jones, who achieved it at the age of 23. However, there is a record that no one has achieved in the entire history of the UFC.: conquer the belt in three different weight divisions.
And that goal is what Ilia Topuria has set as the culmination of her professional career, despite the fact that she is still only 28 years old. For the moment, while he resolves his various personal problems with his ex-partner, the Hispanic-Georgian rests as the UFC lightweight champion. After having won the featherweight world title in 2024, El Matador entered the select group of double UFC champions, something that only ten other athletes have achieved in the history of the sport.
However, Ilia Topuria is not the only UFC fighter who is in a position to capture the belt in three different weight classes. Brazilian Alex Pereira, one of the company’s great superstars, also currently has the status of double champion, having already won the middleweight crown and is currently the light heavyweight champion. A possible title shot at heavyweight would give him the possibility of being a triple champion in the UFC. There is another name, Khamzat Chimaev, current middleweight champion, who could make a run at light heavyweight and heavyweight and should not be completely ruled out.
However, for a UFC legend, Urijah Faber, who competed for the company’s belt on several occasions, Ilia Topuria is the fighter who is best positioned to break the belt record and conquer the triple crown in the UFC, something that no one has achieved so far. «I could say Ilia Topuria is the one best positioned to do it. With his skills, he seems to have incredible power that could be transferred to higher weight categories,” said the American fighter. 2026 will be a decisive year to clear up doubts.
