MMA Fighting · Nov 5
Dana White provides big update on Ilia Topuria’s UFC return
Ilia Topuria is expected back in action sooner rather than later.
The former two-division champion last fought in June on the UFC White House card where he suffered an upset loss to Justin Gaethje in the main event. Since then, Topuria has been teasing his return with posts on social media as he gets back in training after his hellacious war with Gaethje.
While an exact date hasn’t been determined for his next fight, UFC CEO Dana White says the promotion is working on Topuria’s return in the new year.
“In ‘27,” White told Jim Rome about Topuria’s next fight. “He’ll come back in early [2027] and we’re working on that, too.