Ilia Topuria's team denied the statements made by Dana White, UFC president, regarding the date of the fighter's return to the octagon. The Georgian-Spanish pugilist has not competed since February 2025, when he defeated Max Holloway at UFC 312.
Dana White had previously announced that Topuria would return to the octagon on a specific date, but the featherweight and lightweight champion's team contested that information, stating that the date indicated by the UFC president did not correspond to reality.
Ilia Topuria is the holder of world champion titles in two weight divisions in the UFC, having defeated Max Holloway at UFC 312 in Sydney. This dispute arises at a time when the fighter has been out of competition for several months.
The disagreement between Topuria's team and Dana White raises questions about communication between the organization and the fighters, at a time when fans are awaiting the return of the 28-year-old athlete to action.
