Overview
- Estranged wife Giorgina Uzcategui Badell filed a criminal complaint alleging domestic and gender-based violence, including injuries and family abuse.
- The Móstoles court appearance pertains to temporary parental authority, child welfare, and related safeguards while civil and criminal processes proceed on separate tracks.
- Topuria denies the claims as false, describes them as an extortion attempt following his divorce filing, and says he has preserved messages, audio, and video for authorities.
- Court materials reference Joe Rogan in tracing the spread of a manipulated image linked to online harassment of Badell, with records not alleging wrongdoing by Rogan.
- Topuria has taken a leave from competition, and the UFC has scheduled an interim lightweight title bout between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett for Jan. 24.