Ilia Topuria is stepping away from fighting in the UFC as he grapples with some serious problems. The lightweight champion issued a statement on Monday, claiming he’s facing an extortion plot centered ...

When the UFC 324 card was announced with Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett meeting in the main event for an interim lightweight title, many eyebrows were raised as Ilia Topuria, the undefeated UFC ...

A UFC champion addresses uncertainty surrounding his next return to competition Personal matters take priority as plans remain fluid Fans receive clarity without a firm timetable being set The ...

UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria announced Thursday that he will not fight during the first quarter of 2026 as he deals with "a difficult moment in my personal life." Topuria divulged the news in ...

Ilia Topuria has proposed a new UFC title for a matchup against Islam Makhachev. When he was the featherweight champ, Topuria was eyeing a lightweight title shot against Makhachev. However, Makhachev ...

After emerging from his lightweight title fight with Charles Oliveira unscathed, Ilia Topuria initially sought a quick turnaround before the end of the year. While Dana White wasn't a fan of El ...

The reigning UFC champion’s recent dominance inside the Octagon contrasts a new wave of personal drama unfolding online. When it comes to pure dominance in the Octagon, few fighters in modern MMA have ...