Ilia Topuria has begun to put his time off after suffering the first defeat of his career behind him. The former featherweight (up to 65,8 kg) and lightweight (up to 70,3 kg) champion has returned to boxing training and shown that he is already working with his sights set on his next UFC fight.
In a post on his Instagram profile, this Tuesday (29), Topuria shared images of a training session. The Georgian had taken a period away from training after being defeated by Justin Gaethje at UFC Casa Branca , held in June, in Washington DC (USA).
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"Back to the office," wrote Ilia Topuria.
The loss to Gaethje marked an unprecedented moment in Topuria's professional career. Until then, the fighter remained undefeated in MMA and was coming off impressive victories.
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Topuria's career path in MMA.
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 champion, he has achieved notable victories over Alexander Volkanovski , Max Holloway , Charles Oliveira , and Josh Emmett.
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