The UFC lightweight unification match between reigning titleholder Ilia Topuria and interim champion Justin Gaethje will headline the historic UFC Freedom 250 card on Sunday at the White House’s South Lawn in Washington, D.C.
As an undefeated two-division UFC champion, Topuria heads into the match as the heavy betting favorite with -550 UFC odds, while Gaethje will be the overwhelming betting underdog with +400 odds.
UFC Freedom 250: Topuria vs. Gaethje Fight Odds
- Ilia Topuria: -550
- Justin Gaethje: +400
UFC Freedom 250: Topuria vs. Gaethje: Tale of the Tape
| Ilia Topuria | Justin Gaethje | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 29 | 37 |
| Height | 5’7” | 5’11” |
| Reach | 69 inches | 70 inches |
| Leg Reach | 37 inches | 40 inches |
| Record | 17-0 | 27-5 |
| Fighting Style | Brazilian jiu-jitsu | MMA |
| Finishing Rate | 88% | 81% |
UFC Freedom 250: Topuria vs. Gaethje: Prediction
My prediction is a TKO/KO victory for Topuria over Gaethje. His power, precision, and fight IQ will be too much for Gaethje to handle. Although Gaethje has enormous power in his punches as well, Topuria’s accuracy will beat his chaotic style.
Even if Gaethje force a brawl, Topuria will still be technical and look for the best shots possible rather than engaging in wild exchanges. Also, Topuria has the option to use his grappling skills against Gaethje to give him different looks.
Gaethje can utilize his signature leg kicks to take away some of Topuria’s power by attacking the lead leg of Topuria, but Topuria usually takes leg kicks just to land stiff jabs. These jabs usually set up his combinations and knock out his opponents when landed clean.
Ilia Topuria’s Recent Fight Results
Topuria is the current UFC lightweight champion and is still undefeated in his pro MMA career. His last five victories were against Bryce Mitchell, Josh Emmett, Alexander Volkanovski, Max Holloway, and Charles Oliveira.
Justin Gaethje’s Recent Fight Results
Gaethje is the reigning UFC interim lightweight titleholder. He won four of his last five bouts, with victories against Rafael Fiziev (twice), Dustin Poirier, and Paddy Pimblett. His only loss during this stretch was to Max Holloway at UFC 300.
UFC Freedom 250: Topuria vs. Gaethje Fight Card
- Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje, UFC lightweight title fight
- Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane, UFC interim heavyweight title fight
- Sean O’Malley vs. Aiemann Zahabi, bantamweight fight
- Josh Hokit vs. Derrick Lewis, heavyweight fight
- Mauricio Ruffy vs. Michael Chandler, lightweight fight
- Bo Nickal vs. Kyle Daukaus, middleweight fight
- Diego Lopes vs. Steve Garcia, featherweight fight
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