Ilia Topuria prepares to defend lightweight title against Justin Gaethje
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 3:05 AM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Ilia Topuria is set to defend his UFC lightweight title against Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250, scheduled for June 14, 2026, at the White House. Topuria enters the fight with an undefeated MMA record of 17-0, including 15 finishes. His impressive resume includes victories over notable fighters like Alexander Volkanovski, Max Holloway, and Charles Oliveira. A win over Gaethje would add another Hall of Fame caliber victory to Topuria's record and solidify his status as a two-division champion. Following this bout, Topuria may consider a fight against Arman Tsarukyan or a move up to welterweight to face Islam Makhachev.
- •Topuria's MMA record stands at 17-0 with 15 finishes.
- •His fight against Gaethje is on June 14, 2026.
- •Topuria is the first undefeated two-division champion in UFC history.
- •He has notable wins over Volkanovski, Holloway, and Oliveira.
- •A victory could lead to a matchup against Tsarukyan or Makhachev.
- 3:05 AMYahoo Sports — Ilia Topuria's UFC Record: Best Highlights And Biggest Wins
"Ilia Topuria's UFC record stands at a perfect 17-0 with 15 finishes. Ahead of his defense vs. Justin Gaethje at the White House, here's his best wins and highlights.
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