Ilia Topuria covers chest tattoo with Spartan warrior design

Ilia Topuria has covered up a tattoo on his chest that previously featured a tiger with a face inside it. The original identity of the face depicted in the tattoo was unclear and not explained publicly. Topuria replaced the design with an image of a warrior wearing a Corinthian helmet, most likely representing a Spartan. The post notes that if anyone knows the identity of the original face in the tiger tattoo, they are encouraged to comment. This aesthetic change appears to be a personal rebranding choice by the UFC featherweight champion.