Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje

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Key Stats

Ilia TopuriavsJustin Gaethje
10
Fights
16
9
Wins
11
1
Losses
5
7
Finishes
7
3
Title Wins
1
4
Title Fights
2
21:20
Control Time
13:17

Striking Stats

Ilia TopuriavsJustin Gaethje
502
Sig. Strikes Landed
1,271
50.1%
Sig. Strike Acc.
57.6%
50.2
Sig. Str / Fight
79.4
8
Knockdowns
9
343
Head Strikes
841
106
Body Strikes
139
53
Leg Strikes
291

Grappling Stats

Ilia TopuriavsJustin Gaethje
12
Takedowns Landed
4
57.1%
Takedown Acc.
26.7%
1.2
TD / Fight
0.3
6
Sub. Attempts
0
0
Reversals
0

Tale of the Tape

TopuriavsGaethje
29 yrs
Age
37 yrs
5' 7"
Height
5' 11"
155 lbs.
Weight
155 lbs.
69"
Reach
70"
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
1,322
ELO Rating
1,186
1,397
Peak ELO
1,186
90.0%
Win Rate
68.8%
77.8%
Finish Rate
63.6%
218
Days / Fight
211

ELO is MMA.SOCIAL’s own rating, calculated from UFC results. It is not a UFC ranking or record.

Career Snapshot

TopuriavsGaethje
Active
Status
Active
0
Win Streak
3
9
Best Streak
4
WWWWL
Last 5 (old → new)
WLWWW

Win Methods

TopuriavsGaethje
6 (66.7%)
KO/TKO
7 (63.6%)
1 (11.1%)
Submission
0 (0.0%)
2 (22.2%)
Decision
4 (36.4%)

Fan Ratings

TopuriavsGaethje
8.1
Overall
8.2
8.9
Striking
8.7
7.5
Grappling
6.6
7.3
Wrestling
7.2
7.2
Cardio
7.8
7.9
Chin
8.5
9.0
Power
8.9
8.8
Excitement
9.4

Head-to-Head Record

Ilia Topuria0
–
Justin Gaethje1
L
UFC Freedom 250: Topuria vs. GaethjeKO/TKO - R4
Jun 14, 2026

Common Opponents (2)

TopuriavsGaethje
W1W
Charles Oliveira
L1L
W1W
Max Holloway
L1L
Who Wins?
Ilia Topuria ProfileJustin Gaethje Profile

Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje: Matchup Breakdown

Ilia Topuria is 9-1 in the Lightweight division with a 90.0% win rate. Justin Gaethje is 11-5 at Lightweight, winning 68.8% of the time. Both are listed as active.

They have met 1 time. Justin Gaethje leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC Freedom 250: Topuria vs. Gaethje on Jun 14, 2026, won by Justin Gaethje by KO/TKO in round 4.

Ilia Topuria holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,322 to 1,186. Career peaks are 1,397 for Ilia Topuria and 1,186 for Justin Gaethje. Ilia Topuria has 6 KO/TKO and 1 submission win from 9 victories, a 77.8% finish rate. Justin Gaethje has 7 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins, finishing 63.6% of the time.

Ilia Topuria stands 5' 7" with a reach of 69" and fights orthodox. Justin Gaethje is 5' 11" with a reach of 70", orthodox. That is a 1-inch reach advantage for Justin Gaethje. Ilia Topuria is 29, Justin Gaethje is 37.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Ilia Topuria has landed 502 significant strikes at 50.1% accuracy with 12 takedowns and 21:20 of control time. Justin Gaethje has landed 1,271 at 57.6% with 4 takedowns and 13:17 of control.

Ilia Topuria has 4 title fights (3 won) against 2 (1 won) for Justin Gaethje. They share 2 common opponents: Charles Oliveira, Max Holloway.

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Have Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje fought before?

Yes. Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje have fought once in the UFC. Justin Gaethje won by KO/TKO at UFC Freedom 250: Topuria vs. Gaethje on June 14, 2026.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who has more UFC wins, Ilia Topuria or Justin Gaethje?

Justin Gaethje has more UFC wins: 11 to 9. Ilia Topuria's UFC record is 9-1; Justin Gaethje's is 11-5.

KO/TKO wins: Ilia Topuria 6, Justin Gaethje 7. Submission wins: Ilia Topuria 1, Justin Gaethje 0.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who is taller, Ilia Topuria or Justin Gaethje?

Justin Gaethje is taller at 5'11", to Ilia Topuria's 5'7" (4 inches). Justin Gaethje has the longer reach: 70 inches to 69.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.