VIDEO: Ilia Topuria surprises with an emotional letter to her son in her return to social media.

Ilia Topuria celebrates her UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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Ilia Topuria appeared for the first time (VIDEO BELOW) on his social media after his knockout loss to Justin Gaethje , in June of this year, at UFC Casa Branca . The Georgian, who had been away from the spotlight since the defeat, posted a message this Friday (4) addressed to his son Hugo.

In a video available on his Instagram, Topuria reflected on the difficult moment he experienced after the first defeat of his career and revealed how he sees the impact of that result inside and outside the octagon. The former UFC champion also used the post to leave an important message.

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“Hugo, I’ve been thinking about you these past few days. About what you felt when you saw me fall. I know it hurt… But I’m also happy that we went through it together. Because that day made us stronger. Losing isn’t what matters. What matters is how you lose,” said Ilia Topuria.

The loss to Gaethje ended Topuria's undefeated streak in professional MMA. Before the fight at UFC Casa Branca , the Georgian had built a perfect career, with victories over big names, in addition to winning the featherweight belt (up to 65,8 kg) and later the lightweight title (up to 70,3 kg).

Video: Ilia Topuria writes a letter to her son in her return to social media.

🚨 Ilia Topuria is back on social media with his first post since the day after his loss at the UFC White House event

It is a letter to his son, Hugo ❤️

“Hugo, I've been thinking about you these past few days. About what you felt when you saw me go down. I know it hurt you…… pic.twitter.com/m9AKaA5mh3

— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) September 4, 2026

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Topuria at the UFC press conference. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFC

At 29 years old, Ilia Topuria is one of the leading names in the UFC and one of the most successful fighters of his generation. A professional since 2015, the Spaniard has a record of 17 wins and one loss, with seven wins by knockout and eight by submission. A former featherweight (up to 65,8 kg) and lightweight (up to 70,3 kg) champion, he has achieved notable victories over Alexander Volkanovski , Max Holloway , Charles Oliveira , and Josh Emmett.

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