Topuria Must Dominate Gaethje Cleanly to Elevate His Legacy

Ilia Topuria faces a uniquely demanding task against Justin Gaethje at UFC White House: no fighter has ever defeated Gaethje without taking meaningful damage or surrendering at least one round. Gaethje has scored knockdowns in 13 of his 15 UFC appearances and has landed significant strikes in all but one of those bouts. For Topuria to take his status to another level, he must be the first to beat Gaethje without being dropped, rocked, or losing a round on the cards.