Ilia
Topuria is back in the gym.
The former
Ultimate Fighting Championship featherweight and lightweight
titleholder recently shared photos of himself hitting mitts on
Instagram with the caption, “Back to the office.”
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Ilia Topuria resumes full training after receiving medical
clearance following his loss to Justin Gaethje
The post comes after Topuria announced earlier this month that he
had completed medical testing and was cleared to return to full
training. He suffered his first professional loss against Justin
Gaethje at
UFC Freedom 250 in June. Topuria has said he sustained
significant facial damage during the bout that severely compromised
his vision.
His corner ultimately stopped the fight after the fourth round.
Topuria has remained vocal about the result since receiving medical
clearance. In announcing that he had been cleared, Topuria called
for a rematch with Gaethje and accused the American of illegally
loading his gloves.
A rematch with Gaethje has been rumored, as has a grudge match with
Paddy
Pimblett.