After months of silence on social media, Ilia Topuria has posted an emotional message to his son, Hugo. ‘El Matador’ showed resilience and battled all the way to the final bell at UFC Freedom 250, which resulted in the first defeat of his career. With many years ahead of him in the unforgiving sport that is mixed martial arts, the Spanish native is preparing his return.

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