Topuria Suffers Orbital and Nose Fractures; Foiled Drone Attack Targeted UFC at White House

Ilia Topuria sustained fractures to both eye sockets and his nose during his loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC's White House event, Freedom 250, though fears of a more severe orbital fracture were not confirmed. A close friend of Topuria, Pablo Motas, confirmed the injuries, noting Topuria was still unable to fully open his eyes the morning after the fight; he has since been discharged and is recovering at home. Topuria also removed his 18-0 record from his Instagram profile following the defeat. Separately, authorities foiled a planned drone explosive attack on the event four days before it took place, with the FBI and Department of Justice detaining several suspects; President Trump stated he had not been informed of the threat and attended as a spectator.