Ilia Topuria is an MMA star who has placed Spain at the top of combat sports. Undefeated, with fourteen victories under his belt in his entire career, Topuria is about to star in a crucial fight this weekend against Alexander Volkanovski, current UFC featherweight champion, in a fight that promises to be memorable.
Although El Matador is in the news for his sporting exploits, his life outside the octagon is just as fascinating. Throughout these weeks of preparation he has posted numerous videos detailing the process he has gone through to be ready. In addition to his team, the fighter has been accompanied at all times by the American Giorgina Uzcategui, his partner.
Topuria’s preparation for her fights is intense, both physically and mentally, and this is where Giorgina plays a crucial role. She not only offers him emotional support, but, in Topuria’s own words, she helps him give his best: “She helps me a lot, with many things.”
Giorgina, who at first was not a fan of MMA, has become one of the pillars of Topuria. Their first meeting, described by the fighter as a divine gift during a dinner, marked the beginning of a relationship that has strengthened over time.
Thus, Giorgina’s constant presence at key moments, such as weigh-ins and fights, is proof of the strength of their relationship. In fact, after the fight against Josh Emmett he already crowned him as champion: “In my eyes you have always been the world champion inside and outside the octagon but today once again, you show it to everyone.”
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Although their lives are hectic due to their respective professions, the couple has settled in Alicante. “Everyone knows that my favorite city is Alicante. It is where I matured, where I acquired a lot of experiences as a person. I have a super great bond and a very great affection. It is my city,” Topuria has said.
When they are not there, as can be seen on their social networks, they are traveling the world. On Instagram, where they are very active, they usually post photos of their trips to Arab countries, Greece or Italy. Precisely, through these platforms they have announced that they are expecting their first child together – Topuria is the father of a child from a previous relationship -.
