Topuria says ‘false allegations of domestic abuse’ behind UFC 324 absence
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UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria withdrew from the UFC 324 title bout in November due to what he describes as an attempted extortion. Topuria stated he is addressing threats to disseminate false allegations of domestic abuse unless financial demands were met. He denies the allegations and claims to have preserved evidence, including audio recordings and written communications, which has been submitted to judicial authorities. Topuria is pursuing legal action for attempted extortion, falsification of evidence, misappropriation of funds, and threats. The UFC 324 event on January 24 in Paradise, Nevada, will now be headlined by an interim lightweight championship bout between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett. Topuria maintains that his absence is not due to injury and he intends to return to the sport at the appropriate time.
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