Ilia Topuria Covers Chest Tattoo, Replaces Face with Spartan Warrior

Ilia Topuria has covered up his chest tattoo, replacing what appeared to be a face inside a tiger with the image of a warrior wearing a Corinthian helmet, most likely depicting a Spartan. The post notes that no official explanation has been given about whose face was originally tattooed. The UFC featherweight champion has made this significant change to his body art. The new tattoo featuring classical warrior imagery aligns with themes of combat and warrior culture. Topuria has been open about his appreciation for historical warrior traditions.