Topuria’s Comeback Plan: February 2027 Return With Rematch Hopes
TL;DR
Ilia Topuria’s trainer says the Spanish-Georgian fighter is gradually returning to training in Miami and targets a fight in February 2027, eight months after his June loss to Justin Gaethje, with potential for a rematch or a Pimblett pairing; the team is weighing healing time after orbital fractures and a shattered nose.
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