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Ilia Topuria suffers first loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC White House

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 5:31 PM

Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Ilia Topuria suffers first loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC White House

Summary

Ilia Topuria faced Justin Gaethje at the UFC White House event, where he suffered a significant defeat. Topuria, previously undefeated, lost in the fourth round after his corner stopped the fight. Arman Tsarukyan stated that Topuria's overconfidence and focus on media obligations contributed to his loss, emphasizing the need for humility and dedication to training. Following the fight, Topuria has removed references to an undefeated record from his social media.

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By the Numbers

•Topuria was the favorite going into the fight against Gaethje.
•The fight ended with Topuria's corner stopping it at the end of round four.
•Tsarukyan mentioned Topuria's lack of focus on training contributed to the loss.
•Topuria had previously celebrated an expected victory before the fight.
•He has since updated his social media to reflect his new record.

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