ILIA TOPURIA vs JUSTIN GAETHJE — Lightweight Title Bout

ILIA TOPURIA - Professional MMA Fighter Matchup Portrait

CHAMPION

ILIATOPURIA
JUSTIN GAETHJE - Professional MMA Fighter Matchup Portrait

CHAMPION

JUSTINGAETHJE
VS
emoji_eventsChampionship Fight
Lightweight Title Bout5 ROUNDS • UNDISPUTED CHAMPIONSHIP
calendar_todaySATURDAY, MAY 9
schedule9PM ET / 6PM PST
location_onThe White House, Washington, United States
sports_mmaEVENT PREVIEW

"Undefeated surgical boxing meets the most violent highlight reel in MMA history. Ilia Topuria defends his Lightweight crown against BMF champion Justin Gaethje in a historic clash live from the White House."

ILIA TOPURIA
ILIATOPURIA
CHAMPION
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JUSTIN GAETHJE
JUSTINGAETHJE
CHAMPION
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Tale of the Tape
17-0-0Record27-5-0
5' 7"Height5' 11"
155 LBSWeight155 LBS
69.0"Reach70.0"
4.81/minSig. Strikes6.48/min
1.96/15mTakedown Avg0.33/15m
94%Takedown Defense74%
Win By
41%(7/17)
KO/TKO
74%(20/27)
47%(8/17)
SUB
4%(1/27)
12%(2/17)
DEC
22%(6/27)
09:22
Avg Fight Time
12:09
Undisputed UFC Lightweight Championship.
Style Matchup

Undefeated Surgical Boxing vs. Relentless BMF Pressure

Tactical Angle

Gaethje's calf kicks are his signature weapon to slow down the champion. However, Topuria's clean counter-punching and elite grappling backup make him highly dangerous inside three rounds.

TOPURIA
GAETHJE