Ilia Topuria was transported to the hospital after losing his UFC lightweight title to Justin Gaethje by Round 4 TKO via doctor’s stoppage in the main event of UFC Freedom 250 at the White House.
UFC CEO Dana White said Topuria was removed from the cage and sent for medical evaluation immediately following the stoppage. "We literally had him get out of the octagon before the hand was even raised and sent him to the hospital," White said.
White described Topuria’s condition but stressed he was not making a medical diagnosis. "Ilia's in the hospital. He's busted up. I'm not a doctor, but his eye looked like he probably has a broken orbital. I don't know that; that's not a fact. I'm just assuming."
Looking ahead, White made it clear that any future fight talk can wait. "My plans for him are to go home and rest and recover – take his time," he said, adding, "Tonight was a rough night for him. I just want to make sure he's healthy and good and not even thinking about him fighting again. I just want him to go home and relax and rest and heal."
