Ilia Topuria has issued a statement denying false media claims during his UFC hiatus.
The lightweight champion stepped away from competition due to personal matters following his separation from his ex-wife.
An interim UFC lightweight title was created while Topuria remains inactive.
Topuria criticised reports claiming he was summoned to court over a domestic violence case.
He stated no such summons exists and called the report false and misleading.
Topuria explained the court matter concerns administrative issues regarding his daughter’s travel.
He said he has been unable to see his daughter for four months.
Topuria accused some media of spreading unverified and sensationalist information.
He reiterated that abuse allegations followed rejected financial demands during divorce proceedings.
Topuria asked the media to respect facts, due process, and the privacy of his child.
