Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje
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Looking for Ilia Topuria fight time or next fight schedule? Ilia Topuria is scheduled to compete at UFC White House: Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje. The event takes place at The White House in Washington, D.C., United States.
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Tactical AnalysisBoth fighters push pace: Ilia Topuria at 4.8 SLpM and Justin Gaethje at 6.3. Neither wants to back up. Expect non-stop action until someone breaks.
Ilia Topuria is a high-volume striker who imposes a relentless pace from the opening round. His 4.82 SLpM output sits near division averagewith 50% accuracy, absorbing 3.97 strikes per minute in return. He avoids 62% of incoming strikes, demonstrating strong head movement and lateral footwork. His wrestling remains active with 1.73 takedowns per 15 minutesand stops 95% of opponent takedown attempts, making him extremely difficult to take down. Overall, Ilia Topuria presents a well-rounded, dual-threat profile comfortable both on the feet and on the mat, making him a difficult opponent to prepare for.
Justin Gaethje is a high-volume striker who imposes a relentless pace from the opening round. With 6.29 significant strikes per minute, he delivers above-average volume for the divisionand his 57% accuracy makes him a surgical striker who maximizes every exchange. However, he absorbs 6.83 strikes per minute, exposing a defensive vulnerability in prolonged exchanges. He rarely attempts to take the fight to the ground (0.3 takedown per 15 minutes), with 73% takedown defense. Overall, Justin Gaethje is a striking specialist who performs best on the feet, and his success will depend on keeping the fight standing.