Ilia Topuria Addresses Domestic Abuse Allegations — Everything You Need to Know

Ilia Topuria explains his decision to step away from competition as legal claims and personal issues come into focus.

Ilia Topuria steps away from UFC: Lightweight champ details alleged extortion plot against him

When the UFC 324 card was announced with Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett meeting in the main event for an interim ...

Ilia Topuria Provides Update on His UFC Return

As the early part of the year fills up with title implications and contender bouts, Ilia Topuria has hit pause—reminding ...
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Ilia Topuria breaks his silence on the UFC 324 interim title fight with a message for Paddy Pimblett

Ilia Topuria has picked a side in the UFC 324 main event. The UFC will kick off 2026 on January 24 with its first event under the Paramount banner, and that new era for the promotion will begin with ...
Detroit Free Press

Dana White: Ilia Topuria will return to face UFC 324 interim title winner

Dana White appears confident Ilia Topuria's time away from MMA won't last longer than expected. With Topuria (17-0 MMA, 9-0 UFC) announcing he will be taking a hiatus to attend to personal matters, ...
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UFC champ Ilia Topuria taking hiatus due to 'difficult moment' in life

Ilia Topuria won't be defending his UFC lightweight title anytime soon. Topuria (17-0 MMA, 9-0 UFC) announced on Thursday that a situation in his personal life will prevent him from returning on the ...