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Topuria's this precise counter puncher who finds your chin no matter what. He's 75% accurate against Oliveira, landed 78 strikes on Holloway before finishing him. Gaethje's the pressure fighter who throws bombs and never stops coming forward. He's tough as nails but he gets hit, and Topuria makes you pay for every mistake.\n\nThis is for the undisputed lightweight title at the White House. Topuria's trying to prove he's the real deal at 155 after moving up. Gaethje wants that undisputed gold he's been chasing his whole career. Dana White confirmed this historic card will feature five title fights total, making it one of the most stacked events in UFC history at one of the most unique venues in combat sports.\n\nArman Tsarukyan has been named the official backup fighter for this White House main event, ready to step in if either Topuria or Gaethje can't make it to the Octagon. Interestingly, Tsarukyan also served as backup for Topuria's fight against Oliveira last June, so he's familiar with the role.\n\nUPD (13th of May): The face offs are done. Topuria and Gaethje completed their staredown earlier this week as fight week officially kicked off, with both fighters looking locked in and ready for Saturday's historic White House showdown.\n\nUPD (13th of May): Topuria did a fight week TV hit with ABC News calling this White House card the biggest event in sports history, showing just how massive this moment feels with less than 48 hours until they throw down for the undisputed lightweight title.","key_storylines":["Topuria's knockout streak meets Gaethje's relentless pressure","Both guys just beat elite competition in their last fights","Gaethje's chin vs the power that dropped Max and Volk"],"finishing_window":"Whenever Gaethje starts walking forward with bad intentions or Topuria finds that counter left hook, someone's getting hurt."},"advantages":{"striking":{"advantage":"Justin Gaethje","difference":"34.7%","values":{"fighter1":4.81,"fighter2":6.48}},"grappling":{"advantage":"Ilia Topuria","difference":"493.9%","values":{"fighter1":1.96,"fighter2":0.33}},"defense":{"advantage":"Ilia Topuria","difference":"25.7%","values":{"fighter1":93,"fighter2":74}}},"prediction_factors":["Statistical analysis","Fighting style matchup","Recent performance trends","Physical advantages","Historical data patterns"]},"related_links":{"fighter1_profile":"https://agentmma.com/fighters/3970-ilia-topuria","fighter2_profile":"https://agentmma.com/fighters/5210-justin-gaethje","all_articles":"https://agentmma.com/articles"}}