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Ilia Topuria announces UFC comeback after serious injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 12:10 PM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Ilia Topuria announces UFC comeback after serious injury

Summary

Ilia Topuria has confirmed his return to the UFC following a serious injury sustained during his fight against Justin Gaethje at UFC 250. In that match, Topuria suffered multiple injuries, including two broken orbital bones and a shattered septum. After a recovery period, he stated on social media that he is ready to fight again, expressing dissatisfaction with Gaethje and hinting at supposed irregularities with Gaethje's gloves. UFC President Dana White indicated that Topuria is prepared for a fight, although no specific date or opponent has been confirmed, with expectations that he may face Paddy Pimblett next.

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•Topuria fought Gaethje at UFC 250, suffering multiple injuries.
•He announced his comeback on social media after recovery.
•Dana White confirmed Topuria is ready to return to action.
•No scheduled fight date or opponent has been confirmed yet.
•Topuria hinted at irregularities with Gaethje's gloves during their match.

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12:10 PMYahoo Sports — UFC news: Ilia Topuria announces comeback after recent injury scare

What they're saying

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Earlier this year at UFC 250, Ilia Topuria suffered a brutal beating at the hands of Justin Gaethje . In addition to losing the match, Topuria also left the bout with a disfigured face and low chances of an octagon return. The Spaniard suffered two broken orbital bones, a shattered septum, and a broken foot during his lightweight title match […] The post UFC news: Ilia Topuria announces comeback after recent injury scare appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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