Ilia Topuria covers chest tattoo, replaces previous design with Spartan warrior

Ilia Topuria has modified his chest tattoo with a significant cover-up. The featherweight champion previously had a tiger design with a face inside it, though the identity of the person depicted was unclear. Topuria has now had this covered with a new design featuring a warrior wearing a Corinthian helmet, most likely representing a Spartan warrior. The change represents a shift in the imagery Topuria chooses to display, moving from the previous portrait-style element to a more traditional warrior motif. The post notes that if anyone knows the identity of the previously tattooed face, they should share that information.