Justin Gaethje beats Ilia Topuria by TKO in round 4 at UFC Freedom 250

Justin Gaethje handed Ilia Topuria his first professional defeat, stopping the previously unbeaten Georgian-Spaniard by fourth-round TKO at UFC Freedom 250. The American lightweight extended his record to 28-5 whilst Topuria drops to 17-1, seeing his perfect run end in a five-round contest that turned decisively in the championship rounds.

How it ended

Gaethje secured the finish in the fourth round, bringing the scheduled five-rounder to a halt before the final bell. The stoppage marked the American's twenty-first knockout victory and delivered Topuria's first taste of defeat after seventeen consecutive professional wins. The bout had reached its latter stages when the referee intervened to wave off the action.

Updated records

• Ilia Topuria — 17-1 (7 KO)
• Justin Gaethje — 28-5 (21 KO)

What's next

Gaethje now stands at 28-5 and cements his position among the lightweight elite with a statement win over a previously undefeated opponent. Topuria must regroup at 17-1, his unblemished record now behind him as he looks to rebuild momentum in a competitive division. Both men remain firmly in the lightweight picture, though their respective paths forward will differ significantly after this result.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje?

Justin Gaethje defeated Ilia Topuria by TKO in round 4 at UFC Freedom 250.

How did Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje end?

The fight ended by TKO in round 4.

What's Justin Gaethje's record now?

Justin Gaethje now stands at 28-5 (21 KO).

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