Ilia Topuria put his lightweight crown on hold for the first quarter of 2026, citing “going through a difficult moment in my personal life” on X to be the underlying reason. People have quickly jumped in with their speculations on a breakdown in his marriage, with rumors filling social media. UFC podcaster Joe Rogan has cleared his footing on the matter, too.

While divorce rumors remain in the shadows, Topuria’s wife, Giorgina Uzcategui Badell , deleted every picture of her with her husband from her Instagram account, clearly hinting at a rough patch in their relationship. Amid the ongoing frenzy, a fake snap of ‘El Matador’s wife alongside a UK rapper surfaced on the internet. But Rogan seems to be unaware of the nuances, commenting on Giorgina.

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