WASHINGTON – Ilia Topuria suffered a stunning upset loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250.
Topuria (17-1 MMA, 9-1 UFC) lost his UFC lightweight title to Gaethje (28-5 MMA, 11-5 UFC) by Round 4 TKO doctor’s stoppage in Saturday’s main event at the White House.
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Huge favorite Topuria was battered in an all-out war, which resulted in him being transported to the hospital. UFC CEO Dana White gave an update on Topuria’s health.
“We literally had him get out of the octagon before the hand was even raised and sent him to the hospital,” White said during the UFC Freedom 250 post-fight news conference. “Ilia’s in the hospital. He’s busted up. I’m not a doctor, but his eye looked like he probably has a broken orbital. I don’t know that; that’s not a fact. I’m just assuming.”
As for what’s next for Topuria, White said he isn’t even concerned about that right now.
“My plans for him are to go home and rest and recover – take his time,” White said. “Tonight was a rough night for him. I just want to make sure he’s healthy and good and not even thinking about him fighting again. I just want him to go home and relax and rest and heal.”
This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: Dana White reacts to Ilia Topuria’s title loss at UFC Freedom 250
