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Topuria loses to Gaethje in brutal UFC setback
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
100% centerFirst reported by Mako · Jun 15, 2026
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What happened
Ilia Topuria was badly beaten by Justin Gaethje in a UFC fight on June 15, 2026, losing his title after his team asked the bout to be stopped. Spanish media described the loss as a brutal, career-low night after Topuria had confidently predicted victory beforehand.
- 01Topuria lost to Justin Gaethje and dropped his UFC belt.
- 02His corner asked for the fight to be stopped after heavy bleeding and swelling.
- 03Spanish media called the defeat brutal and the worst moment of his career.
- 04Topuria had celebrated beforehand, claiming the win was already his.
- 05He had also boasted about Gaethje during a White House meeting with Trump.
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