{"id":351488,"date":"2026-06-16T01:11:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T19:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/?p=351488"},"modified":"2026-06-16T01:11:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T19:41:00","slug":"dana-white-proven-right-by-report-on-battered-ufc-white-house-star","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/16\/dana-white-proven-right-by-report-on-battered-ufc-white-house-star\/","title":{"rendered":"Dana White proven right by report on battered UFC White House star"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Ilia Topuria is believed to be recovering well after the primary lack of his MMA profession.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The previous two-weight champion lost his lightweight title at UFC Freedom 250 on Sunday night.<\/p>\n

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Justin Gaethje forced Ilia Topuria\u2019s corner to throw within the towel after 4 rounds of pulsating motion on the White House.<\/p>\n

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After losing his belt and undefeated record, what\u2019s next for Ilia Topuria?<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Ilia Topuria\u2019s orbital is broken, but he doesn\u2019t need surgery <\/h2>\n

Dana White speculated that Ilia Topuria\u2019s orbital bone was broken following UFC Freedom 250. <\/p>\n

The UFC CEO has been proven right by a brand new medical update from a respected Spanish news outlet. <\/p>\n

\u201cExcellent news from america. Ilia Topuria is doing well,\u201d AS Mas Deportes<\/a> reported on Monday. <\/p>\n

\u201cAs AS has learned and confirmed with sources near the fighter, the Georgian-Spanish boxer\u00a0has an orbital fracture, but is not going to require any surgery\u201d<\/p>\n

Topuria will need a while to recuperate, but thankfully, his injuries will not be as serious as many feared. <\/p>\n

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Did Justin Gaethje pull off the most important upset of all time? \ud83d\ude31<\/h3>\n

‘The Highlight’ stopped Ilia Topuria to finally change into a UFC champion on the White House.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Ilia Topuria reacts to his UFC Freedom 250 defeat<\/h2>\n

Ilia Topuria recently broke his silence following the primary lack of his iconic MMA profession. <\/p>\n

\u201cJustin, congratulations. You said you\u2019d leave your mark on my face\u2026 and you probably did,\u201d the 17-1 star wrote on Instagram.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou took the sight from my right eye in the primary round, and by the top of the second, from my left too.<\/p>\n

\u201cNo excuses. I had the most effective camps of my life. I got here in sharp, prepared, and prepared.<\/p>\n

\u201cLast night was your night. That\u2019s the character of this game. Glory and pain walk side by side.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ll heal. I\u2019ll rest. And I\u2019ll return stronger, wiser, and way more dangerous.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd trust me\u2026 this story between us is much from over. We may have our rematch.\u201d<\/p>\n

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