Result
Justin GaethjeTKO
MethodTKO
RoundR4
Time5:00
Time format(5-5-5-5-5)
RefereeMarc Goddard
DetailsCorner stoppage
Elo swing-19Ilia Topuria (1848 → 1829)+14Justin Gaethje (1855 → 1869)
UFC FREEDOM 250 : TOPURIA VS GAETHJE
Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje
DateJun 14, 2026
DivisionLightweight Title
StatusCompleted
VenueWhite House
BroadcastPARAMOUNT +
L
El Matador | 17-1-0Ilia Topuria
W
The Highlight | 28-5-0Justin Gaethje
Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje
Method :TKO
Round :R4
Time :5:00
Time format :(5-5-5-5-5)
Referee :Marc Goddard
Details :Corner stoppage
Ilia Topuria
Elo1829Great
3Y trend1787 → 1829
AwardFor the UFC Lightweight Championship - Fight of the Night - Performance of the Night: Justin Gaethje
Fight Overview
RoundR4
Time5:00
MethodTKO
Justin Gaethje
Elo1869Elite
3Y trend1853 → 1869
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Justin Gaethje won this fight by TKO in round R4 at 5:00. Ilia Topuria led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Ilia TopuriaJustin Gaethje
Elo edge
Ilia Topuria1829-19 last move
Justin Gaethje1869+14 last move
Recorded fight totals
Ilia TopuriavsJustin Gaethje
Control time
2:32vs1:32
Total strikes
111vs119
Sig. strikes
97vs91
Takedowns
1vs0
Knockdowns
1vs0
Finishing profile
Ilia Topuriasubmission leads 47% of wins
Justin GaethjeKO/TKO leads 75% of wins
Common opponents
Max HollowayIlia Topuria: win · KO (punches) · Oct 26, 2024Justin Gaethje: loss · KO (Overhand Right) · Apr 13, 2024
Charles OliveiraIlia Topuria: win · KO (punches) · Jun 28, 2025Justin Gaethje: loss · Submission (Rear Naked Choke) · May 7, 2022
Edson BarbozaIlia Topuria: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Oct 29, 2022Justin Gaethje: win · KO (Right Hook) · Mar 30, 2019
Round stats
Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje is a completed Lightweight Title fight from UFC FREEDOM 250 : TOPURIA VS GAETHJE. Justin Gaethje defeated Ilia Topuria by TKO in round R4 at 5:00. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje quick answers
Who won Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje?
Justin Gaethje won Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje by TKO in round R4 at 5:00.
What event is Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje on?
Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje is listed on UFC FREEDOM 250 : TOPURIA VS GAETHJE.
What are the records for Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje?
Ilia Topuria enters with a 17-1-0 record and Justin Gaethje enters with a 28-5-0 record.
What division is Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje?
Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje is listed as a Lightweight Title fight.
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