Ilia Topuria, the UFC featherweight contender known as 'The Matador,' may be nearing a return to the octagon, according to a report by Jesse Holland published on SB Nation on November 3, 2026. The report, titled 'Ilia Topuria’s UFC return imminent? ‘The Matador is coming back’,' suggests the fighter's comeback could be close. Topuria last fought in July 2021, when he defeated Ryan Hall at UFC 264 in Las Vegas. No official date or opponent has been announced for his potential return.
Ilia Topuria’s UFC return imminent? ‘The Matador is coming back’
