India, June 16 -- Ilia Topuria is recovering after the first defeat of his MMA career, and a new medical update has brought some relief for fans. The former two-division champion lost his lightweight title to Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250 at the White House on Sunday night. After the fight, UFC CEO Dana White suggested that Topuria had suffered a broken orbital bone. A fresh report from Spain now says that assessment was correct, but the injury is not expected to require surgery.

Questions about Ilia Topuria's health started almost immediately after his loss to Justin Gaethje. The fight ended when Topuria's corner stopped the contest after four hard rounds, bringing an end to his unbeaten MMA record and lightweight title reign.

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