UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria temporarily steps away from title defense amid legal issues and extortion threats ...

UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria is taking a break from the organization due to serious personal matters and false ...

Ilia Topuria, boasting an impressive record of 17-0 in MMA and 9-0 in the UFC, recently shared that he would not be competing in the first trimester of 2026 due to personal issues. This announcement ...

In his absence, Paddy Pimblett and Justin Gaethje will fight for a newly created interim belt in the main event of UFC 324 on ...

In a shocking turn of events, UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria has announced that he will not be defending his title anytime soon due to serious personal issues. The fighter, who boasts an ...

Nine victories in the UFC, two belts, numerous bonuses and a dizzying career to worldwide stardom. Ilia Topuria (17-0) ...

UFC star Ilia Topuria and businesswoman Giorgina Uzcategui boast a combined net worth of $3 million in 2025. While Topuria's ...

Despite getting knocked out by Ilia Topuria, Max Holloway's confidence hasn't been shaken. Holloway (27-8 MMA, 23- 8 UFC) was knocked out for the first time in his career by Topuria in their ...

Undefeated UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria will "step away" from fighting due to an alleged extortion plot against him, ...

The undefeated lightweight champion issued a statement on Instagram over his mysterious absence from the octagon.

Topuria, 28, said on Instagram that he temporarily stepped away from defending his title to protect his integrity, family, and reputation, News.Az ...

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