Elia Topuria decided to stop her activity during the next few months due to various personal circumstances that prompted her to do so Not being in the best shape To face a new UFC fight.
The last time the Hispanic-Georgian entered the octagon was on June 30 in the fight against Charles Oliveira, where he won the title. New UFC Lightweight Champion and double champion.
Since then, there has been a lot of speculation about the date of the fight against Paddy Pimblett, with whom he has a great feud. Now Topuria himself has confirmed that this will not be the case in the coming months.
I won’t be fighting in the first quarter of next year. I am going through a difficult moment in my personal life. I want to focus on my children and resolve this situation as quickly as possible.
I don’t want to prolong the division. The UFC will make the necessary matches, and as soon as possible…– Elijah Topuria (@Topuriailia) November 27, 2025
He announced on his account on
Although in recent days a lot of information has been published announcing that his return will take place in the spring – which leaves a period of time between March and June – Topuria wanted to clarify this. There is no date to return to competition.. It will be a matter of time.
Resilience is not trained, it is modeled.
I built myself through the knocks, the falls, and the days when all I had left to do was believe in myself.It is not born of talent or strength;
It arises from a refusal to give up when everything turns against you.
Of steadfastness when fear arises.. pic.twitter.com/EEVhw2vrsI– Elijah Topuria (@Topuriailia) October 28, 2025
Although he did not specifically explain the reasons, the truth is that rumors have been circulating for weeks about his separation from Georgina Uzcategui, his partner so far and the mother of his daughter.
This position explains why, in his statement on social networks, he referred to his children and the need to resolve the personal moment he was experiencing as quickly as possible.
“El Matador” also adds that his absence during the first months of 2026 should not slow down the movement in the lightweight division, leaving many alternatives open for the start of next year.
Without belt defense
On Wednesday night, journalist Alvaro Colmenero – who has a close relationship with the Georgian of Spanish origin – noted that The top of the section will not remain idleresulting in some fights that could define the lightweight’s future.
Given this scenario, everything indicates that the UFC is looking to shake up the division to determine who will be the next title contender. In the midst of these maneuvers, stories are already circulating about the fighting that is about to take place.
Ilya Topuria with her two UFC champion belts
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According to Daniel Cormier, a UFC commentator and former champion of the company, it is the fight the company wants to close Justin Gaethje vs. Buddy Pimblett.
Therefore, Ilya Topuria will not give up the 155-pound title at any time.