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Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje fight preview
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Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje pick, odds and event context
UFC Freedom 250: Topuria vs Gaethje • The White House, Washington, D.C., United States
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Fighter comparison
Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje: key matchup signals
Green cells mark the stronger side for each measurable stat. Lower is better for strikes absorbed and age; higher is better for output, wrestling volume, defense, and reach.
| Signal | Ilia Topuria | Justin Gaethje |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 17-0-0 | 27-5-0 |
| Recent form | W-W-W-W-W | W-W-L-W-W |
| Style | Mixed Martial Arts / Orthodox | Mixed Martial Arts / Orthodox |
| Strikes landed/min | 4.81 | 6.48 |
| Strikes absorbed/min | 3.83 | 7.05 |
| Takedown avg | 1.96 | 0.33 |
| Takedown defense | 93% | 74% |
| Age | N/A | N/A |
| Height | 5'7" / 170.2 cm | 5'11" / 180.3 cm |
| Reach | 69" / 175.3 cm | 70" / 177.8 cm |
| Weight | 155 lb / 70.3 kg | 155 lb / 70.3 kg |
Deeper matchup context
Recent form, damage, activity and schedule notes
A few extra signals to help you read the matchup beyond the headline stats: who has been active, who has been taking damage, and whether recent results came against a tougher or softer slate.
Recent results: Ilia Topuria is 5-0 over the recent sample; Justin Gaethje is 4-1 over the recent sample. Ilia Topuria comes in on a 5-fight winning streak. Justin Gaethje comes in on a 2-fight winning streak.
Time since last fight: Ilia Topuria 323 days; Justin Gaethje 113 days. A quick turnaround can mean sharpness or accumulated wear, while a longer break can mean rest or rust.
Ilia Topuria has the cleaner recent significant strikes absorbed profile (213 vs 276 for Justin Gaethje). Ilia Topuria has the cleaner head strikes absorbed profile (21.88 vs 44.86 for Justin Gaethje).
Ilia Topuria projects as the fighter more likely to push grappling pressure, which can change how much of the fight plays out at range.
Ilia Topuria appears to have faced the tougher recent schedule, while Justin Gaethje's results may need a little more context. A tougher schedule can make recent losses look less alarming; a softer one can make streaks look cleaner than they really are.
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