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Ilia Topuria is at the centre of fans’ attention, but not because of a world title win or a highlight-reel knockout. The attention is on his personal life, especially his relationship with his wife, Giorgina Uzcategui. That’s because the recent activity on social media of the UFC lightweight champion’s wife has fueled rumors of the couple’s separation. Amidst all the speculation, she has shared yet another post on Instagram.

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“The king is coming. Nobody’s safe. Line them up. The takeover continues!!!” This is what Ilia Topuria wrote on Instagram after the rumors of his breakup with his wife became a topic of discussion among the MMA netizens. Both the UFC star and his wife seem pretty aware of the situation, but have chosen not to make any comments on it, which was apparent in Giorgina’s recent post.

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Ilia Topuria’s wife shares a post amid spiritual rumors

A week after the aforementioned post from Ilia Topuria, Georgina Uzacategui appears to have removed any and all mentions of ‘El Matador’ on her socials. While sharing a few pictures with her daughter, the Venezuelan businesswoman shared a post on Instagram for the first time amid the relationship rumors, expressing her love and care for the couple’s youngest child. “A mother’s true superpower is not being alert to danger, it’s building a world where her daughter can grow up brave, free, and unafraid,” Topuria’s wife wrote.

She added, “My little Giorgina, there is nothing in the world that I love more than having you in my life and marveling at seeing you become someone with life, thought, and self-love. My mission is to give you the tools to be strong, the example of integrity, and guide you in your purpose to be happy.” [Translated from Spanish on Instagram]

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So far, neither Ilia Topuria nor his wife has made any official statement regarding the state of their relationship. But even if there is some kind of rift in their relationship, Giorgina Uzcategui asserts that her daughter will never be affected by that. She seems to suggest that she could be going through a phase of introspection and emotional renewal. Moreover, she has always prioritized her role as a mother, and that has not changed; her post makes that crystal clear.

On the other hand, Ilia Topuria’s account handlers have also limited the number of comments on his posts, suggesting that the only thing he wants people to talk about is his fighting career and the conversation surrounding his next opponent. But before the UFC star’s wife dropped her post on Instagram, it was Topuria who shared his post, but it was nothing related to his personal life.

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Topuria meets Spanish and Georgian soccer stars with his son

Ilia Topuria is not giving fans any chance to talk about his relationship status, but he got them talking about his recent visit to meet the players of the World Cup-winning soccer nation, Spain. Not only that, the lightweight champion also caught up with arguably the biggest soccer star in Georgia, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and he had his son, Hugo, accompany him. As he shared the images from his visit, Topuria expressed love for his roots, given that he represents both countries.

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“There are moments that are lived with the soul divided, but the heart full of gratitude. Proud of my roots, the paths that brought me here, and the people who inspire me every step of the way,” wrote Ilia Topuria. “The real victory is in never forgetting where you come from.. and to keep moving forward with respect and heart.”

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While Giorgina Uzcategui removed every post related to him from her Instagram account, Ilia Topuria hasn’t done the same. There are quite a few pictures of him with his wife, son, and daughter on his account, with other snaps of the many public appearances he’s been making. Let us know your thoughts in the comments down below.

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