Ilia Topuria loses to Justin Gaethje at the White House
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 2:07 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Ilia Topuria faced Justin Gaethje at a UFC event held at the White House on June 16, 2026. The fight saw Topuria sustaining significant damage, leading to his retirement on the stool before the final round. Topuria was a favorite but struggled against Gaethje’s striking power, finding himself bloodied early on. Despite showing heart and determination, Topuria’s camp ultimately decided to stop the fight after round four. Topuria's first loss raises questions about his future matchups, including a potential bout with Paddy Pimblett.
- •Ilia Topuria retired on his stool before round five
- •Topuria faced considerable damage from Gaethje's punches
- •Fight took place at the White House
- •Topuria's loss marks his first defeat in MMA
- •Future match with Paddy Pimblett could be in play
- 2:07 PMYahoo Sports — Beaten to a pulp at the White House, we need to talk about Illia Topuria
"Comment: A huge favourite against Justin Gaethje, Topuria found himself brutally beaten to the point that he retired on his stool before the final round
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