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Ilia Topuria Leaves the Hospital: There Is Already a Full Medical Report on His Injuries
Medical reports say the unbeaten champion has non-displaced fractures in both orbital bones and will need months of recovery, with no surgery required.
- Following his UFC White House fight against Justin Gaethje on June 14, Spanish-Georgian fighter Ilia Topuria was released from the hospital yesterday and will not fight again in 2026 after sustaining non-displaced fractures in both orbital bones.
- The extremely tough battle on the South Lawn of the White House left Topuria with severe eye damage, with both eyes shut tight by round four, though medical reports confirm no surgical intervention is necessary.
- Renowned as "The Highlight," Justin Gaethje has built a career spanning nine years and 16 fights, including a brutal interim title victory over Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324 where he nearly finished his opponent.
- UFC President Dana White noted it was a "tough night" for Topuria, while the fighter acknowledged defeat on Instagram, telling Gaethje: "You took the sight from my right eye."
- Orbital fractures typically heal in four to eight weeks, though Topuria's return timeline remains uncertain; a potential fight with Conor McGregor could materialize if "The Notorious" defeats Max Holloway at UFC 329.
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