Ilia Topuria covers up chest tattoo, adds Spartan warrior in Corinthian helmet

Ilia Topuria has covered up his previous chest tattoo design, replacing the image inside the tiger with a warrior wearing a Corinthian helmet, most likely representing a Spartan fighter. The original tattoo featured a face resembling Topuria's own appearance, though the exact identity of the depicted person had not been publicly explained. The new design shifts to classical Greek warrior imagery, which aligns with themes of combat and ancient martial tradition. The cover-up represents a significant change to one of the champion's most visible tattoos. Topuria made the modification during his current reign as UFC featherweight champion.