Topuria Suffers Orbital and Nasal Fractures After Loss to Gane at UFC Freedom 250

Ilia Topuria sustained fractures to both orbital bones and his nose during his loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250. A close friend confirmed that Topuria was unable to open his eyes normally the morning after the fight, though he has since been discharged from medical care and is recovering at home. Justin Gaethje's victory was widely regarded as the upset of the year. Additionally, a drone attack plot targeting the event was thwarted by the FBI four days before the show, with several suspects taken into custody.