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Dana White drops massive bombshell on Ilia Topuria's UFC return date

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Ilia Topuria will not be back inside the octagon this year.

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Ilya Topuria has already hinted that he is preparing for a return to the Octagon, but until now it was unclear how long the process would take. UFC CEO Dana White has shed more light on the fighter's schedule and hinted that combat sports fans may see him in action sooner than expected.

Ilia Topuria will make a comeback in early 2027. That's what UFC boss Dana White says, who doesn't want to name any possible opponents. The announcement about the comeback for Ilia Topuria On Wednesday, White spoke on "The Jim Rome Show" about when the former lightweight champion will return to the UFC. "He'll be back in early 2027. We're working on […]

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Sportskeeda broke the news on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
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