Ilia Topuria , it seems, is back in action. The Spaniard fought at UFC Casa Branca in June and was defeated by Justin Gaethje in a fight that left marks on the former champion's face. Since then, the fighter has avoided the spotlight and made few public appearances.
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In a video published by Montirex, a British sportswear brand that partners with Ilia Topuria , the Spaniard is seen training and throwing punches at a heavy bag. In the footage, the fighter impresses with his characteristic speed and gives indications that he has already resumed part of his training routine, increasing fans' anticipation for his return to the octagon.
First training footage of Ilia Topuria since the Justin Gaethje fight 👀
(via @MontirexUK ) pic.twitter.com/BgiR17zVZ3
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) September 10, 2026
Justin Gaethje transformed Ilia Topuria's face at UFC Casa Branca
Topuria was punished by Gaethje in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC
After a balanced first round, Ilia Topuria returned for the second determined to justify his five-to-one odds against Justin Gaethje at UFC Casa Branca . Despite landing some good strikes and coming close to finishing the fight, the American held on, and the Spaniard returned for the third round already showing clear signs of fatigue.
With Topuria slowing down, Gaethje began to find his range with precise jabs and even managed to stagger the former champion with a powerful straight punch. Gradually, the Spaniard's face became deformed from the accumulated damage, until, in the break between the fourth and fifth rounds, his team opted to stop the fight.
After the fight, it was confirmed that Topuria suffered fractures to the orbital bones of her face and to her nose.
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