Ilia Topuria's Gruesome Facial Injuries Revealed After Brutal TKO Loss
Ilia Topuria suffered non-displaced fractures of both orbital bones in his TKO loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250. No surgery is needed, but a long layoff looms.
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InnovationGamingIlia Topuria's Gruesome Facial Injuries Revealed After Brutal TKO LossByBrian Mazique,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brian Mazique has covered combat sports and video games since 2011.Follow AuthorJun 17, 2026, 02:02am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.SummaryJustin Gaethje finally captured the undisputed UFC lightweight championship, defeating previously undefeated Ilia Topuria via fourth-round TKO at UFC Freedom 250, held at the White House. Topuria sustained non-displaced fractures to both orbital bones, with the right eye more severely impacted, though surgery is not required.
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