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Trevor Wittman discusses Gaethje's win over Topuria at UFC Freedom 250

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 9:10 PM

Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Trevor Wittman discusses Gaethje's win over Topuria at UFC Freedom 250

Summary

At UFC Freedom 250, Justin Gaethje claimed the UFC lightweight championship from Ilia Topuria. Gaethje's coach, Trevor Wittman, noted that Topuria made a critical error by attempting to submit Gaethje after landing body punches that knocked him down. This decision allowed Gaethje to recover and dominate the subsequent rounds. Topuria, who had been undefeated, was unable to continue after the fourth round, as his corner stopped the fight. Gaethje's victory marked a significant milestone in his career, securing him undisputed UFC gold at the age of 37.

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By the Numbers

•Justin Gaethje defeated Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250.
•Trevor Wittman highlighted Topuria's mistake in fight strategy.
•Topuria's corner called off the fight after the fourth round.
•Gaethje claimed the UFC lightweight championship with this win.
•This victory comes after Gaethje's two previous title attempts.

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11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Justin Gaethje’s coach reveals mistake Ilia Topuria made at UFC White House
9:10 PMYahoo Sports — Justin Gaethje's coach reveals 'big mistake' Ilia Topuria made at UFC Freedom 250

What they're saying

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There was one "big mistake" that Ilia Topuria made against Justin Gaethje in their UFC Freedom 250 fight, according to Trevor Wittman.
— Yahoo Sports