Already? Ilia Topuria posts a message about her return on social media and excites fans.

Ilia Topuria He is undefeated in MMA. Photo: Reproduction/X

Away from the octagon indefinitely, Ilia Topuria He may be close to returning to the biggest MMA event in the world. Through a post on Instagram On Thursday (5), the fighter hinted that he will return to training soon. Amid a legal battle with his ex-wife Giorgina Badell, the current lightweight champion (up to 70,3 kg) has not competed since June of last year, when he knocked out Charles of the Bronx during the first round of the main fight of UFC 317 and was crowned the new champion of the category.

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In the post, the Georgian/Spanish fighter simply wrote that "the champion is back." The post features a carousel of photos and videos in which Topuria hones his striking skills with mitt training, as well as weightlifting with pelvic thrusts and squats.

 

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Topuria has several options for potential opponents.

Topuria celebrates her UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

El Matador's hiatus led the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) to create an interim championship belt, which was won by... Justin gaethje No. UFC 324In addition to the Highlight, the division will also have another major confrontation in the short term with the rematch between Max Holloway e Charles of the Bronx for the BMF title in early March.