Controversy over privacy → The reversal of the strongest "conquering the two weight classes" who left the UFC... Chances are high that he will participate in the super-large 'White House Match'

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Ilya Topuria (28, Spain), a two-weight champion who left the Octagon due to privacy controversy, predicted a faster-than-expected return. The possibility of playing in the White House match, which was initially expected to be canceled, was also reopened.

Spanish media "Mundo Deportivo" reported on the 18th (Korea Standard Time) that "Topuria revealed the timing of his return to the Octagon and the next opponent," adding, "He communicated with fans through social networking services (SNS) and left specific hints about his return."

According to reports, Topuria won the KO of the Year award for a match that beat Charles Oliveira to become a lightweight champion at UFC 317 on the 16th. Shortly after winning the award, Topuria took time to answer fans' questions on social media, where she referred to her return as "between April and June." This is one to two months earlier than most fans and experts expected.

The reason why this comment is drawing attention is because of the UFC White House match scheduled for June 14. The UFC is preparing a special event in time for U.S. President Donald Trump's birthday, June 14. Until now, Topuria has been widely observed to be uncertain to participate in the tournament due to legal disputes, but the trend has changed as Topuria has expanded its return to June. The media analyzed, "According to Topuria's comment, both the numbering competition in Miami in April and the White House event in June are in sight."

Topuria's opponent for the return match is the winner of the tentative title match between Paddy Pimblett and Justin Gaich, the main event of UFC 324 on the 26th. Regarding lightweight No. 1 Arman Sarukyan, Topuria dismissed the possibility of a confrontation, saying, "I can KO easily," and stressed that he wants an integrated title match between Pimblett and Gaich.

Topuria enjoyed her heyday in June last year, dominating the featherweight division and the lightweight division, but later had to take an inevitable hiatus due to the privacy scandal with her ex-lover.

According to local media such as Mundo Deportivo, Topuria is engaged in a fierce truth battle over domestic violence and intimidation charges with Giorina Uskategi, a former lover and mother of her second child.

While Uskategi claimed that Topuria had committed domestic violence, Topuria strongly denied it and countered that he had been threatened.

Topuria said through "ESPN" and others, "I was threatened to spread false charges if I did not comply with financial demands," adding, "I have taken legal action to protect my family and reputation." Topuria has already submitted evidence such as transcripts and texts to law enforcement authorities.

In response, Uskategi's legal representative refuted, saying, "As it is a procedure involving minors, please refrain from making public remarks."

Even though legal risks have not been completely resolved, the lightweight game is also expected to fluctuate as Topuria strongly reveals its willingness to return early. Currently, UFC lightweights are facing a clash between Pimblett and Gaichi for the provisional championship to fill the gap in Topuria.

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