Ilia Topuria announces return to training as he continues to gear up for anticipated UFC return

TalkingPoints UFC UFC Events Schedule Results UFC 331 UFC 332 UFC 333 Boxing MMA Features Exclusives Throwbacks Follow us on '. Photo by Michelle Farsi/Zuffa LLC UFC Home Ilia Topuria Ilia Topuria announces return to training as he continues to gear up for anticipated UFC return Jamie Theodosi Tue 29 September 2026 14:00 Follow us on Google Discover The former lightweight champion has officially returned to training as he continues to work towards a return to the sport.

This past June, Ilia Topuria suffered one of the most shocking losses in UFC history when Justin Gaethje stopped him in round four of their UFC Freedom 250 main event clash.

Topuria accused Gaethje of cheating , claiming that he used something in or on his gloves, resulting in ‘El Matador’ suffering two broken orbitals, as well as a broken nose.