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    Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje

    Side-by-side breakdown of stats, skills, and fight history

    Fighter 1
    VS
    Fighter 2
    Top Rated Fighters

    Key Stats

    Ilia TopuriavsJustin Gaethje
    10
    Fights
    16
    9
    Wins
    11
    7
    Finishes
    7
    4
    Title Fights
    4
    502
    Sig. Strikes
    1,271
    12
    Takedowns
    4
    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

    29 yrs
    Age
    37 yrs
    5' 7"
    Height
    5' 11"
    155 lbs.
    Weight
    155 lbs.
    69"
    Reach
    70"
    Orthodox
    Stance
    Orthodox
    1,307
    ELO Rating
    1,219
    1,383
    Peak ELO
    1,219
    90%
    Win Rate
    68.8%
    77.8%
    Finish Rate
    63.6%

    Career Snapshot

    Active
    Status
    Active
    10
    Total Fights
    16
    9-0
    UFC Record
    9-5
    0
    Win Streak
    3
    9
    Best Streak
    4
    3
    Title Wins
    3
    WWWWL
    Last 5
    WLWWW

    Win Method Breakdown

    Ilia Topuria
    KO/TKO (6)66.7%
    Submission (1)11.1%
    Decision (2)22.2%
    Justin Gaethje
    KO/TKO (7)63.6%
    Submission (0)0%
    Decision (4)36.4%

    Fan Ratings

    8.3
    Overall
    8.0
    9.1
    Striking
    8.8
    7.6
    Grappling
    5.5
    7.5
    Wrestling
    6.6
    7.3
    Cardio
    8.1
    8.1
    Chin
    8.5
    9.2
    Power
    9.1
    9.2
    Excitement
    9.6

    Head-to-Head Record

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

    Common Opponents (2)

    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% 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 ELO rating, 1,307 to 1,219. Career peaks are 1,383 for Ilia Topuria and 1,219 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 4 (3 won) for Justin Gaethje. They share 2 common opponents: Charles Oliveira, Max Holloway.