Ilia Topuria announced in a statement on Monday that he was vacating the UFC lightweight title while he deals with a divorce and fends off allegations of domestic abuse. “Over the past several weeks, I have made the difficult decision to temporarily step away from defending my title,” Topuria said the statement . “This was not a decision I took lightly.” “However, when circumstances arise that threaten your personal integrity, your family, and your reputation, there comes a point when you must address them directly.” Topuria denied the allegations and claimed he’s being extorted.
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