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"School violence victims → UFC strongest fighter → wife assault controversy" Is there another absurd life like this? Confession that I couldn't bear "My life was really shabby"

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Ilya Topuria v Justin Gaich. /Photo = UFC Official Social Network Service (SNS)
Ilya Topuria v Justin Gaich. /Photo = UFC Official Social Network Service (SNS)

Ilia Topuria (29, Spain), who continues her unbeaten streak by dominating the UFC featherweight and lightweight at the same time, confessed to a strange and painful childhood hidden behind her colorful appearance. Shockingly, it is in contrast to the present, which reigns as the strongest fighter.

British media 'HITC' reported on the 31st (Korea Standard Time) that "Topuria recently appeared on a podcast and revealed the trauma of her childhood in Georgia."

In the broadcast, Topuria recalled, "Georgia's school culture was a place where constant fighting broke out between children," adding, "Every break, big children approached me and laughed at me, trying to take coins away or asking me to buy them."

Even Topuria said, "At the time, I felt inferior," adding, "I woke up every morning in sadness. I thought I was a humble being who didn't even have the courage, he said, adding, "I had to hide my heart because I looked so shabby even though I had a crush on someone."

Ilya Topuria (centre) with the champion belt on her shoulder. /AFPBBNews=News1
Ilya Topuria (centre) with the champion belt on her shoulder. /AFPBBNews=News1

A strange life continued into adulthood. Topuria suspended all martial arts activities in November last year, engaging in a legal battle with his ex-wife Giorina Uskategi over domestic violence and intimidation charges. According to Spain's 'Mundo Deportivo', Uskategi insisted on violence, and Topuria responded by saying that it was spreading false information for financial demands. In the process, Topuria spent a time of personal pain, choosing to rest for mental healing.

However, Topuria eventually overcame all this turmoil. According to Spanish media Marca, the court recently closed the case after Uskategi dropped the lawsuit. Topuria, who completely shook off judicial risks, made her return official by declaring on her personal social network service (SNS) that "the champion is back."

In addition, Topuria's return stage is expected to be an unprecedented event. Participation in the UFC Freedom Fights 250, which will be held on the South Lawn of the White House on June 14 to mark the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence and President Donald Trump's 80th birthday, has been confirmed.

In this competition, Topuria will participate in the main event and play a lightweight integrated title match with provisional champion Justin Gaic. There is also an unprecedented production in which fighters walk out of the Oval Office of the White House and enter the Octagon.

Ilya Topuria opens her arms after victory over Charles Oliveira. /AFPBBNews=News1
Ilya Topuria opens her arms after victory over Charles Oliveira. /AFPBBNews=News1

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