Ilia Topuria Suffers UFC Lightweight Defeat, Marc Márquez Offers Support

Georgian‑born Ilia Topuria suffered a decisive loss to Justin Gaethje in a UFC lightweight contest, sustaining a serious eye injury in the process. After the fight, two‑time champion Marc Márquez stepped in, offering words of encouragement and promising that Topuria will return stronger.

The fighter now focuses on recovery and plans a future comeback.