Ilia Topuria Plans 1st Public Return Since July Injury Recovery as December Paddy Pimblett Rumors Swirl
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Updated · MMA Sucka · Sep 3
Ilia Topuria Plans 1st Public Return Since July Injury Recovery as December Paddy Pimblett Rumors Swirl
3 articles · Updated · MMA Sucka · Sep 3
Summary
Ilia Topuria is expected to reappear publicly within days, marking his first appearance since the former UFC champion vanished from view after his loss to Justin Gaethje.
July was spent recovering from fight injuries and receiving treatment, journalist Alvaro Colmenero said, while August was used for vacation before a September return.
The 29-year-old’s comeback has fueled fresh speculation about his next bout, with Sean O’Malley’s coach Tim Welch saying he has heard rumors of a December fight against Paddy Pimblett.
That matchup would pit Topuria, coming off the toughest loss of his career, against Pimblett after a major win, extending a rivalry that has already produced repeated tension between them.