
Ilia Topuria's return to training after UFC Freedom 250 loss to Justin Gaethje
25 views13 Oct 2026
Ilia Topuria suffered the first loss of his professional career against Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250, in a brutal fight that left him with two fractured orbital bones and a broken nose. His corner stopped the fight after the fourth round, ending his reign as lightweight champion. But this isn’t the end of El Matador. After months of recovery, Topuria has returned to training in Miami, posting ‘Back to the office’ as he begins working his way back. He’s been through the toughest night of his career, but now the focus is on coming back stronger and reclaiming his place at the top.








