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Injury Update

Topuria confirmed to have orbital fracture after Gaethje fight; surgery not required

June 16, 2026, 8:01 AM
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Ilia Topuria has been diagnosed with an orbital bone fracture sustained during his loss to Justin Gaethje, though doctors have determined that surgery will not be necessary. Topuria had been significantly impaired visually by the end of the second round of the fight. Historical precedent among fighters who suffered similar facial injuries shows mixed long-term outcomes, with some going on to further success and others declining sharply.

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