The situation involving Ilia Topuria’s legal issues has taken yet another turn. Rumors suggest Giorgina Uzcategui is struggling to find a lawyer to move her case regarding alleged domestic abuse forward. This adds pressure to an already delicate dispute between the UFC star and the courts.

Topuria, however, is not backing down. The champion says he has “audio, messages, and videos” that prove his innocence. He also plans to take legal action against Uzcategui. The matter has escalated from a private fallout to a high-stakes legal battle, with significant implications for the sport.

Inside the Ongoing Legal Battle

Topuria and Giorgina decided to split in August 2025. Allegedly, negotiations over the breakup began with the lady presenting her financial demands solely to Ilia Topuria.

Ilia Topuria filed a civil separation lawsuit in November with what sources call reasonable terms, including shared custody of their child. After the filing, Giorgina Uzcategui reportedly sought a lawyer and claimed abuse, saying she had evidence that could put “El Matador” in a difficult position. Reports suggest she demanded a large settlement in exchange for not filing a domestic abuse complaint, which Topuria allegedly agreed to meet.

The situation escalated when Giorgina learned about the separation filing and decided to file a formal abuse complaint. To date, no restraining order, arrest, or official notice has been issued against Topuria. Sources also claim she had been trying to publicize the story for months.

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Of late, Topuria addressed the issue on Instagram while announcing a hiatus from fighting until early 2026. He said, “In the last months, I have been under a lot of pressure… There were threats to spread false accusations unless financial demands were met.” He has denied all allegations, but the ongoing dispute is expected to prolong his absence, sparking debate over his UFC lightweight title status.

Ilia Topuria outlines career plans after UFC

Ilia Topuria, at just 28 years, has already achieved a level of notoriety that most fighters aspire to. He is a double UFC champion who still has things to accomplish. But he is temporarily out of the cage, the fighter’s long-term outlook is beyond MMA. The Georgian-Spanish talent has declared his intent to completely transfer to boxing as part of his future, and that the transfer might happen sooner than one thinks.

Unlike crossover attempts that blur the lines between sports, Topuria wants a clean break. 
“It’s no secret that I always wanted to go and test my skills in boxing, but I think something I’ve always applied to my life is that he who wants to hunt two rabbits in the end does not hunt either,” Topuria said. “So I want to first finish my story in MMA, and once I finish to make my complete transition to boxing.”

Topuria emphasized that the move isn’t about short-term spectacle but professional commitment.
“I can not be preparing for an MMA fight, then go, prepare for a boxing match, return… I think it would not be very professional, right? Because boxing needs a completely different approach.” He also highlighted the technical shift required. “It’s a very, very, very different training to which I have to adapt. Obviously, they are different times, and come on, it’s not an octagon, it’s a ring.”

Topuria is determined to finish off his MMA career in the right manner. However, his statements indicate that the clock is already ticking.

“So now, at this moment, in mixed martial arts, when I’m done, I don’t think I’m going to be too long if I’m honest in this sport… I’ll make my transition to boxing, and I’m going to surprise more than one.”

For now, ‘El Matador’ remains focused on completing his mission inside the Octagon, but his words make one thing clear – his time in MMA is finite. Rather than chasing crossover spectacles, he is planning a deliberate exit and a full commitment to boxing. Whenever that moment arrives, Topuria doesn’t intend to experiment. He intends to compete and leave an impact in an entirely new arena.