Ilia Topuria has parted ways with longtime coaches Jorge and Augustin Climent due to logistical reasons as he prepares to fight Charles Oliveira for the vacant UFC lightweight title at UFC 317.
Ilia Topuria is shaking things up as he aims for a second UFC title. He’s making waves by parting ways with longtime coaches Jorge and Augustin Climent.
This change comes just before his lightweight championship showdown with Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 on June 28. It’s all about logistics, really.
Marca was the first to break the news. But don’t worry, there’s no drama here—just busy schedules and different cities making things tricky.
Topuria recently gave up his featherweight title to move up to lightweight. Cutting weight was becoming a real hassle for him.
He had his eyes on a big fight with Islam Makhachev for the 155-pound title. But guess what? Makhachev’s moving up to welterweight instead!
With Makhachev out of the picture, Topuria and Oliveira are set to headline the UFC’s International Fight Week at T-Mobile Arena in Vegas. Should be a wild ride!