Ilia Topuria has revealed the problems with his family that have kept him out of action.
The UFC lightweight champion hasn’t fought since knocking out Charles Oliveira to win 155lb gold in June.
Ilia Topuria, in November, ruled out combat until mid-2026 because of a family matter.
Now the 28-yearold MMA legend has revealed everything about his personal life.
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Ilia Topuria makes a statement
Ilia Topuria released a long statement on Monday about the reasons he is not fighting.
The UFC two-weight champion has revealed that he faces allegations of domestic violence, which he strongly denies.
‘El Matador’ claimed he is the victim of an ‘attempted extortion’ and is going through the proper legal channels to resolve the ugly issue.
“Over the past several weeks, I have made the difficult decision to temporarily step away from defending my title,”Topuria posted on Instagram.
“This was not a decision I took lightly. But when situations arise that threaten you, your family and your reputation, it’s time to address them.
“In recent months, I have been subjected to severe and unacceptable pressure, including threats to disseminate false allegations of domestic abuse unless financial demands were met. These allegations…
2025-12-15 13:24:51
