Justin Gaethje explains facial durability after UFC fight with Ilia Topuria
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 2:32 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Justin Gaethje stated he sustained minimal visible damage following his fight against Ilia Topuria at UFC 350, which took place last Sunday at the White House. Despite enduring heavy shots, Gaethje controlled much of the later rounds and won by TKO after Topuria retired at the end of the fourth round. On The Pat McAfee Show, Gaethje attributed his unmarked appearance to effective timing and energy dispersal techniques during the fight. He noted that he had to overcome a challenging stretch due to body shots from Topuria but regained momentum and secured the win.
- •Gaethje fought Topuria at UFC 350 on June 18.
- •The fight was held at the White House, unifying the lightweight titles.
- •Gaethje won by TKO after Topuria retired on his stool.
- •Timing and energy management contributed to Gaethje's minimal damage.
- •Topuria landed significant shots but could not maintain control.
- 2:32 PMYahoo Sports — Justin Gaethje explains why his face looked untouched after Ilia Topuria fight
"Justin Gaethje came through his bout with Ilia Topuria without taking too much damage, even though the featherweight landed some heavy shots. The fight headlined last Sunday’s UFC card at the White House, unifying the lightweight titles in what was one of the sport’s most high-profile events.
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