Ilia Topuria shares facial injury update after hiding UFC wounds for six weeks

UFC fighter Ilia Topuria has revealed a facial injury update after concealing wounds he sustained for six weeks following his first-ever professional defeat. Topuria lost the lightweight title to Justin Gaethje at the White House in June 2026, retiring on his stool during the fight. He has now shared details of his recovery from the brutal facial injuries inflicted during that contest.