Ilia Topuria talks about training and technical evolution to reach the UFC title.

Ilia Topuria He is undefeated in MMA. Photo: Reproduction/X

With no date yet set for his return to competition in the world's biggest MMA event, it's possible to identify the methods that... Ilia Topuria He took a lot of effort to reach the highest level of the sport. Far from belonging to one of the world's great academies and coming from a nation with little tradition, El Matador knew how to find the ideal partners to build one of the most successful careers of today.

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When talking about addressing the subject in a chat to streamer Adin Ross last Thursday (26), Topuria highlighted that although there is no single formula for all athletes, his way of working seeks to prepare them for the worst possible scenarios in a fight.

“Everyone has a unique style… There’s no specific rule you have to follow. Personally, I like to work on techniques… more specifically, putting myself in the positions that might occur in a fight. I want to have all the tools I’ll need in the fight. What will happen if he tries a two-legged takedown? If he takes me down? I want to repeat that a thousand times.”

👀Ilia Topuria opens up about the specifics of his training:

“Everyone has a unique style… There's not a specific rule you should follow.

Me personally, I like to work on techniques… to be more specific, put myself in the positions which could happen in the fight.

I want… pic.twitter.com/bcfeTNkrdb

— Home of Fight (@Home_of_Fight) February 27, 2026

Topuria should unify titles with Justin Gaethje

Topuria celebrates her UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

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After spending the last few months in a legal battle with his ex-wife Giorgina Badell, the Georgian/Spanish fighter has recently returned to training individually at home. Although there is no specific date for his return yet, it is expected that he will return to the octagon sometime in the first half of the year. Despite the rivalry with Islam makhachevThe most likely opponent is Justin gaethje, in a unification of the lightweight belts (up to 70,3 kg).