Ilia Topuria's grandfather shares childhood stories of UFC champion

Yuza Kereselidze, grandfather of Ilia and Alexander Topuria, shared extensive memories of the brothers' childhood in an interview. He recalled that Ilia brought him happiness from four months old and described the brothers living at his private house in Rustavi, Georgia after arriving from Germany. Kereselidze recounted Ilia's determined personality, including marathon 20-30 kilometer bike rides at age five where the child never wanted to rest. He described Alexander as argumentative when scolded while Ilia would remain quiet. The grandfather particularly remembered young Ilia's love for Georgia, noting he would steal car keys from visiting acquaintances and beg them to take him back to his homeland. After Ilia won the UFC championship, Kereselidze hosted a street celebration near his Rustavi home, inviting every passerby to toast his grandson.