Justin Gaethje owns a 7-point Elo edge (elite). Ilia Topuria shows more surface-level statistical edges across the tracked UFC categories. 3 shared opponents give extra context.
Recent form
Ilia TopuriaW W W W W · +98 Elo last 5
W W W W W
Justin GaethjeW W L W W · +27 Elo last 5
W W L W W
Elo edge
Ilia Topuria1849 +19 last move
Justin Gaethje1856 +10 last move
Stat advantages
Submission average
1.07vs0
Takedown average
1.96vs0.33
Sig. strikes absorbed per min
3.83vs7.05
Takedown accuracy
61%vs40%
Finishing profile
Ilia Topuriasubmission leads 47% of wins
Justin GaethjeKO/TKO leads 74% 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