Ilia Topuria speaks out after Gaethje loss

After his defeat against Justin Gaethje, Ilia Ilia Topuria is finally back.

He reported on social media for the first time since this fight with a rather emotional video. He explains to his son in this video that this defeat made him stronger, and to what extent he has developed. Ilia Topuria was still undefeated after the duel in the House of Wares. Therefore, it was a new situation in which he found himself. The situation was just as new for his son. Ilia Topuria said:

“Hugo, I’ve been thinking about you these past two days. About what you felt when you saw me go down. I know it hurt you, and as your dad, I would’ve done anything to spare you from that moment. But I’m also glad we went through it together. Because that day made both of us stronger”

He said.

He also gives his son the message that it is normal not to always win. He should get used to being able to lose, because that's the only way to develop. Ilia Topuria seems to have learned a lot from this defeat. He emphasizes that the champions do not always win, but always get up again, and that is a huge realization. Finally, he said:

“That’s all I want for you. Not that you always win, but that you’re never afraid to lose. That no defeat ever gets to tell you who you are. Only you get to decide that, and no matter what happens, always remember this: Character is the one victory no one can ever take away from you”

It is a very nice post that at the same time also raises hope for a strong comeback. The post arrived relatively unexpectedly, but it is a very good message. Now it just depends on when he will find himself back in the cage.