Ilia Topuria celebrates Spain World Cup win in sunglasses
Ilia Topuria turned up at a Spain World Cup watch party still wearing sunglasses five weeks after dropping his UFC lightweight title to Justin Gaethje.
Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the final, and Topuria — who was born in Georgia but raised in Spain — celebrated the victory with his son on his shoulders among a crowd of supporters, according to Sherdog. The detail that stood out: he kept his sunglasses on indoors throughout the festivities.
Topuria's shades may signal damage from UFC Freedom 250 loss
The accessory likely reflects the injuries Topuria sustained in his June bout with Gaethje on the White House South Lawn. He left that fight with a cut, swelling around both eyes, and facial fractures.
Spain claimed its second World Cup by holding Argentina to zero quality chances and allowing just one goal across eight matches. Topuria joins the national celebration as he recovers ahead of a possible return date later this year.
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- Sherdog — Still rocking sunglasses, Ilia Topuria spotted celebrating Spain's World Cup win
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