Ilia Topuria covers up chest tattoo with Spartan warrior design

Ilia Topuria has modified his chest tattoo significantly. The previous design featured a tiger with a face inside it, though the identity of the person depicted was unclear and not explained publicly. Topuria has now covered that tattoo with a new design showing a warrior wearing a Corinthian helmet, most likely representing a Spartan. The change appears to be a deliberate artistic shift in his personal branding. The post invited comments from those who knew the identity of the original face in the tiger design.