Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje
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They have met once
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How they win share of UFC wins
Common opponents (2)
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Fan ratings out of 10 · 64 / 20 ratings
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, 1,325 to 1,182. Career peaks are 1,413 for Ilia Topuria and 1,182 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 38.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.