SportOther SportsUFCIlia Topuria was stopped by Justin Gaethje at the White House on Sunday night, losing his UFC lightweight title in front of President Donald Trump16:06, 16 Jun 2026Ilia Topuria broke bones in BOTH eyes during his brutal defeat by Justin Gaethje last weekend.‌Topuria was defending his UFC lightweight title in front of US president Donald Trump in the main event of the UFC's White House card. But Topuria was pulled out of the fight after the fourth round and later admitted he couldn't see out of either eye. He was immediately taken to hospital before being released.‌The dethroned champion as now left Washington DC and his team has now confirmed he fractured both orbital bones in his face but that no surgery is required. Topuria will begin his recovery at home in Spain and is not expected to fight again this year after suffering his first defeat in the UFC.‌Topuria last night took to social media to break his silence following the devastating defeat. “Justin, congratulations,” he said. “You said you’d leave your mark on my face… and you did. You took the sight from my right eye in the first round, and by the end of the second, from my left too.“No excuses. I had one of the best camps of my life. I came in sharp, prepared, and ready. Last night was your night. That’s the nature of this game. Glory and pain walk side by side. I’ll heal, I’ll rest and I’ll return stronger, wiser, and far more dangerous. And trust me… this story between us is far from over. We will have our rematch."Article continues belowGaethje, however, admitted before the fight that he could retire from the sport after finally being crowned champion. And after beating Topuria he said: “I am made for these moments. This sport was made for me. I’ve shown why I’m the most consistent, most exciting guy that’s ever been inside the cage."Asked about retiring, he added: "I promised my mum I wouldn’t make a decision tonight."Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌UFC