UFC President Dana White has indicated that a comeback date for featherweight champion Ilia Topuria is being discussed, though specific details remain undisclosed. The announcement came during a recent media appearance where White addressed the undefeated champion's next move following his title victory.
Topuria, who captured the 145-pound championship with a knockout win over Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 298 in February, has been sidelined since his title-winning performance. The Georgian-Spanish fighter holds a perfect 15-0 professional record and has finished 12 of those victories.
White did not provide a target event or opponent for Topuria's first title defense, stating only that negotiations are underway. The UFC typically aims to book champions within six to nine months of winning a title, which would place a potential return in late 2024 or early 2025.
