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Ilia Topuria Settles Legal Dispute, Eyes Gaethje Showdown

2/5/2026

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Ilia Topuria, UFC fighter, resolved his legal dispute with Giorgina Uzcategui, clearing the way for his return to the UFC.
The settlement dismisses the ongoing court case.
He trains in a private Madrid gym for a potential bout with interim champion Justin Gaethje at the UFC White House event on June 14, 2026.
The matchup could unify the Lightweight Championship and serve as the historic occasion's main event.

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Ilia Topuria, UFC fighter, resolved his legal dispute with Giorgina Uzcategui, clearing the way for his return to the UFC.
The settlement dismisses the ongoing court case.
He trains in a private Madrid gym for a potential bout with interim champion Justin Gaethje at the UFC White House event on June 14, 2026.
The matchup could unify the Lightweight Championship and serve as the historic occasion's main event.