Ilia Topuria ends legal battle with ex wife and starts training again as UFC return talks grow louder

Ilia Topuria has settled his legal dispute with ex-wife Giorgina Uzcategui and is back in full training. The UFC lightweight champion has no fight date yet, but a mid-2026 return is expected. With Justin Gaethje now interim champion and a major June 14 event planned, Topuria’s comeback could shape the division’s future.

Ilia Topuria ends legal battle with ex wife and starts training again as UFC return talks grow louder
Ilia Topuria has settled his legal dispute with ex-wife Giorgina Uzcategui and is back in full training. The UFC lightweight champion has no fight date yet, but a mid-2026 return is expected. With Justin Gaethje now interim champion and a major June 14 event planned, Topuria’s comeback could shape the division’s future.