Ilia Topuria releases statement on brutal UFC White House beating by Justin Gaethje (opens original article in a new tab)

Ilia Topuria lost his first professional fight to Justin Gaethje at the UFC's White House event, resulting in Gaethje winning the lightweight title and Topuria being hospitalized with facial injuries.

• Ilia Topuria lost his first professional fight to Justin Gaethje at UFC's White House card
• Gaethje won the undisputed UFC lightweight title after third attempt
• Topuria was hospitalized with facial injuries and stated he would return stronger