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Justin Gaethje upset heavy favorite Topuria at UFC Freedom 250 on Sunday, forcing him to retire on his stool after Round 4 to claim the UFC lightweight title at the White House. Topuria was transported to hospital immediately after the loss, described as "busted up" and "almost unrecognizable."
Ilia Topuria, a Georgian-Spanish UFC fighter, is trending after Justin Gaethje upset him at UFC Freedom 250 on Sunday, forcing his retirement and hospitalization.
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