Ilia Topuria Loses UFC Lightweight Title to Justin Gaethje in White House Showdown
Georgian-Spanish mixed martial arts fighter Ilia “El Matador” Topuria suffered his first UFC loss on June 14, surrendering his lightweight title to American fighter Justin Gaethje in a major upset at a White event hosted and attended by U.S. President Donald Trump. Gaethje landed several heavy strikes early in the opening round, damaging Topuria’s right …
6/15/2026 3:05:37 AM