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Ilia Topuria suffers broken orbital bones in UFC title loss

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Ilia Topuria sustained significant facial injuries, including two broken orbital bones, during his TKO loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250. The fight took place on June 14, 2026, at the White House South Lawn. Despite the severity of the injuries, doctors determined no surgery was required as the fractures were non-displaced. Topuria, who lost his undefeated record, expressed his desire for a rematch via Instagram while recovering at home, though his return to the octagon is not expected until 2027. AI

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Ilia Topuria suffers broken orbital bones in UFC title loss

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 (CA) · Brian Mazique, Contributor ·

    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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