Although he is going through a difficult moment on a personal level, which prompted him to decide not to fight in the first months of 2026 until his situation is resolved, Ilya Topuria continues to lecture against the harmful effects of drugs and bullying In educational centers in Madrid.
The two-time UFC world champion visited the Villa de Vallecas General Institute in the capital on Thursday, where he said Students’ careers Until he reached the top in his discipline, he also answered the questions posed to him by the youth.
“You have to know how to say no,” You don’t have to please anyone and think about what is good for youThe fighter also spoke about his personal experience, how he suffered from bullying when he was young, and how he relied on his family and colleagues to deal with him.
In this sense, the Hispanic-Georgian wanted to share important advice with the young people present: “When you have a problem and don’t know what to do, don’t be silent; Share your concerns with your friends, teachers, and family. “They will help you.”
It’s about The second hadith includes Topuria In the educational centers of Madrid, within the framework of the Regional Anti-Drug Plan of the Community of Madrid, following the plan presented with President Díaz Ayuso last October at the IES Antonio Fraguas Forges. Move in A message about the dangers of drugs The importance of refusing any initial contact with them.
The Spanish Georgian, who won his second belt in the UFC – lightweight, after winning the featherweight belt in 2024 – by defeating Charles Oliveira last June, announced a few days ago that he would not The appraiser will take place in the first quarter of 2026 Being “going through a difficult time in my personal life” and wanting to focus on his children and “resolve this situation as quickly as possible.”
“I don’t want to delay the division. The UFC will organize the necessary fights, and as soon as the matter is resolved, I will inform you that I am ready for my return,” he concluded, leaving the future of the category up in the air to be announced shortly after by the company managed by Dana White: Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett will face each other in January For temporary belt.