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UFC Champ Ilia Topuria to Sit Out Early 2026 to Focus on Personal Matters: "I Don’t Want"

Topuria announced, “I won’t be fighting in the first quarter of next year,” citing that he is going “through a difficult moment.” Earlier, reports suggested he had split from his partner, Giorgina Uzcategui. He has now said he wants to “focus on my children and resolve this situation.” With him sidelined, the UFC has booked Gaethje vs. Pimblett for the interim title at UFC 324.