Ilia Topuria parts ways with longtime coaches ahead of UFC 317

[Wild]

Ilia Topuria is changing things up ahead of his bid to win a second divisional UFC title.

A person with knowledge of the situation confirmed to MMA Fighting that the former featherweight champion has parted ways with longtime coaches Jorge and Augustin Climent ahead of his vacant lightweight championship headliner against Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 on June 28.

Marca was first to report the news.

It’s important to note both sides are parting on great terms, and the move is being made from a logistical standpoint. Busy schedules and living in different cities have made it more difficult to maintain things the way they were in the past, but there is absolutely no ill will on either side, per a person with knowledge of the situation.

Ilia Topuria parts ways with longtime coaches ahead of UFC 317 lightweight title fight

UFC 317 headliner Ilia Topuria and his longtime coaches have chosen to part ways, doing so under great terms.

www.mmafighting.com

 

[Robbie Hart]

So they’re angry as they won’t be getting a cut ofthat cash or if it’s on good terms, he will throw them some to show his loyalty

 

[jason73]

this is a cunt move . you dont turn your back on the people who built you up the second you get to the top. they were with you when you had nothing now cut them the checks they deserve too. francis pulled some shit like this too and ditched his long time coaching staff as soon as he got to the top . it shows a severe lack of loyalty