‘False allegations’: Superstar Ilia Topuria explains absence from UFC 324

UFC title holder IIia Topuria took a break from the sport in November to fight what he is calling “attempted extortion”.

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Undefeated UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria explained his withdrawal from the UFC 324 title bout on Monday, alleging he is addressing an extortion attempt and will return to the cage at the appropriate time.

Topuria is not on the UFC 324 card. An interim lightweight championship bout between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett headlines the January 24 event in Paradise, Nevada.

‘False allegations’: Superstar Ilia Topuria explains absence from UFC 324

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