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

Featherweight champion Ilia Topuria has modified his chest tattoo, making a significant change to his body art. Previously, the tattoo featured a tiger with a face inside it, though the identity of the person depicted was unclear and not publicly explained by Topuria. He has now covered this design with a new image depicting a warrior wearing a Corinthian helmet, most likely representing a Spartan warrior. The change reflects a shift in the imagery Topuria chooses to represent himself, moving from the previous mysterious portrait to classical warrior symbolism often associated with strength and martial prowess.