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Ilia Topuria has officially announced his return to combat sports training after spending months recovering away from the sport. The Spanish-Georgian fighter shared a new social media update featuring four distinct photos of himself working out inside a boxing gym. Testing his striking skills on the mitts with his coach, Topuria added a simple caption to the popular post stating, "Back to the office."
The social media update marks the first time fans have seen Topuria back in full action since his brutal stoppage defeat against Justin Gaethje. The athlete suffered severe facial damage during that lightweight title loss, which forced his coaching staff to step in. According to statements from his conditioning trainer Jesus Gallo, Topuria is currently holding gradual training sessions in Miami as he builds his strength back up.
The image carousel has immediately triggered massive speculation about who Topuria will fight next inside the Octagon. His team expects him to be fully ready to compete starting in early 2027, with several major matchups currently being discussed by the public. While Topuria continues to demand a high-profile championship rematch against Gaethje, fight fans are also pushing for a lightweight grudge match against Paddy Pimblett.
