Ilia Topuria's Coach Clarifies Fighter's Readiness for Return

Ilia Topuria's strength and conditioning coach, Jesus Gallo, has addressed recent comments made by UFC president Dana White regarding Topuria's readiness to return to fighting. White had announced that Topuria is prepared to come back, although no fight is currently scheduled.

Following White's statement, discussions arose about potential matchups for Topuria, particularly a rematch with Justin Gaethje. However, Gallo clarified that Topuria has not resumed MMA training, contradicting the implication that he is ready to compete. He emphasized that their focus is on starting training and preparing for a camp.

Gallo had previously indicated that Topuria could be ready to fight by the end of the year, depending on his recovery from injuries. He noted that while Topuria is making progress, a formal training camp has not yet begun, and the timeline for his return remains uncertain.