Topuria Cleared to Return, Accuses Gaethje of ‘Weird’ Gloves

Ilia Topuria says he's cleared to return to training after suffering a fourth-round stoppage to Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250 on the White House lawn, where he broke orbital bones but did not need surgery; he also accused Gaethje of doing something 'weird' to his gloves before the fight. Gaethje dismissed the claim, calling Topuria's post-fight explanation an excuse as rematch talks loom and Topuria weighs other options like Paddy Pimblett. The situation has sparked internal conversations about potential opponents once Topuria returns.