Recovered? Ilia Topuria shows skill and finishes off her friend; watch the video.

Ilia Topuria was defeated by Justin Gaethje in the main event of UFC Casa Branca . Photo: UFC Europe / X

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Ilia Topuria lost his lightweight title (up to 70,3 kg) and his undefeated record at UFC Casa Branca , but still maintained his good humor. Defeated by Justin Gaethje in the main event, held on June 14th, the Spaniard drew attention by appearing relaxed shortly after the fight, even after his face was quite battered in the bout.

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In a video posted by businessman Tomas Laso-Argos, Topuria is shown demonstrating his grappling skills by submitting his friend with an armbar. In the footage, the fighter appears smiling while applying the technique, in contrast to the intensity and damage suffered in the duel against Gaethje.

Ilia Topuria catches his friend in an armbar in recent footage. He seems to be in much better spirits. 💪

(via tomaslasoargos) pic.twitter.com/Hex0ZvySaG

— FREAK.MMA (@FREAKMMA1) July 31, 2026

Justin Gaethje transformed Ilia Topuria's face at UFC Casa Branca

Topuria was punished by Gaethje in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

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After a balanced first round, Ilia Topuria returned for the second determined to justify his five-to-one odds against Justin Gaethje at UFC Casa Branca . Despite landing some good strikes and coming close to finishing the fight, the American held on, and the Spaniard returned for the third round already showing clear signs of fatigue.

With Topuria slowing down, Gaethje began to find his range with precise jabs and even managed to stagger the former champion with a powerful straight punch. Gradually, the Spaniard's face became deformed from the accumulated damage, until, in the break between the fourth and fifth rounds, his team opted to stop the fight.

After the fight, it was confirmed that Topuria suffered fractures to the orbital bones of her face and to her nose.

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