Justin Gaethje vs Ilia Topuria: UFC Freedom 250 Fight Breakdown
Justin Gaethje faced Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250 on June 14, 2026 in Washington, DC, USA. Justin Gaethje defeated Ilia Topuria by TKO after Ilia Topuria retired on his stool at the end of round four. The recorded stoppage time is 5:00 of round 4.
Result & Event Context
Justin Gaethje faced Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250 on June 14, 2026 in Washington, DC, USA. Justin Gaethje defeated Ilia Topuria by TKO after Ilia Topuria retired on his stool at the end of round four. The recorded stoppage time is 5:00 of round 4.
Recorded Fight Statistics
Justin Gaethje: 91 significant strikes landed and 0 completed takedowns. Ilia Topuria: 97 significant strikes landed and 1 completed takedowns.
Striking & Grappling Comparison
Justin Gaethje landed 91 significant strikes and Ilia Topuria landed 97. Ilia Topuria recorded 6 more landed significant strikes.
Justin Gaethje completed 0 takedowns; Ilia Topuria completed 1. Takedown counts describe completed entries, not how long either fighter controlled a position or how much damage followed.
The stoppage determined the outcome. A fighter does not need to lead the cumulative strike count to win by KO/TKO: the effect of a finishing sequence can outweigh an earlier volume deficit.
Fight Duration & Statistical Interpretation
The fight lasted 20:00 of active round time, ending at 5:00 of round 4. Rest periods between rounds are excluded.
These are full-fight totals. They do not establish the order of exchanges, individual round scores, corner instructions, or changes in pace. Significant strikes are a subset of total strikes, so the two measures should not be used interchangeably.
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