{"id":22133,"date":"2026-06-11T18:06:48","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T15:06:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/?p=22133"},"modified":"2026-06-11T18:06:48","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T15:06:48","slug":"topuria-vs-gaethje-ufc-freedom-250-odds-preview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/topuria-vs-gaethje-ufc-freedom-250-odds-preview\/","title":{"rendered":"UFC Freedom 250: Topuria vs Gaethje | Fight &#038; Odds Preview"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"post_banner sticky\">\r\n                    <div class=\"container\">\r\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\">\r\n                        <div class=\"text\">\r\n                            <p>Choose your bet on <a href=\"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/betting\/mma\/ufc\/ufc-freedom-250-topuria-vs-gaethje\">Topuria vs Gaethje<\/a><\/p>\n\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                        <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/betting\/mma\/ufc\/ufc-freedom-250-topuria-vs-gaethje\">BET<\/a>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"responsibly\">18+ | Play responsibly | BeGambleAware.org<\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UFC is never one to shy away from unique venues. The biggest MMA promotion in the world <\/span><b>scheduled UFC Freedom 250 for 14 June 2026, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington D.C.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Yes, you read that right \u2013 the vicious gladiators will square up in the backyard of the president\u2019s office. With close to 85,000 free public tickets available and the US\u2019s 250<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> anniversary, it doesn\u2019t get any grander than this. But hey \u2013 it\u2019s the UFC!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main event is no afterthought. <\/span><b>Ilia \u201cEl Matador\u201d Topuria \u2014 the undefeated Georgian-Spanish champion will put his undisputed UFC lightweight title on the line against Justin \u201cThe Highlight\u201d Gaethje<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We\u2019ll cover the tale of the tape, betting odds and both fighters\u2019 recent form and style comparisons coming into UFC Freedom 250. In addition, Alex Pereira, Sean O\u2019Malley and Diego Lopes are featured on the undercard, so you definitely don\u2019t want to miss it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>UFC Freedom 250 \u2013 Topuria vs Gaethje: Fight Details<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Date<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Sunday, 14 June 2026 (UK time: early morning Monday, 15 June 2026).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Time<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Main event ring walks expected around 03:00 AM BST, Monday morning<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Location<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: South Lawn of the White House, Washington, D.C., USA<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>On the Line<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: UFC Lightweight Championship (Unification \u2013 Topuria\u2019s undisputed belt vs Gaethje\u2019s interim belt)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Streaming<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: TNT Sports PPV \/ UFC Fight Pass (UK)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Co-Main Event<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Alex Pereira vs Cyril Gane (UFC Interim Heavyweight Belt)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The outdoor setting (near the White House, nonetheless) is an unprecedented spot for a UFC card. With the Washington monuments in the background and elite spectators in attendance, <\/span><b>UFC Freedom 250 is shaping up to be one of the most atmospherically unique events in MMA history<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In addition, the Topuria vs Gaethje main event promises to be a show-stopper, too. All betting markets across the entire UFC Freedom 250 card, including Topuria vs Gaethje odds, are available at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/betting\/mma\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7bet\u2019s MMA betting page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>UFC Freedom 250 \u2013 Topuria vs Gaethje: Betting Odds<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our sportsbook offers a broad range of betting markets for UFC events like UFC Freedom 250. To help our customers game responsibly, we\u2019ll review the four main markets for this event. Remember that by default, odds on our platform are displayed in fractional format \u2014 but you can switch to decimal or American odds at any time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Side note: <\/strong>Odds are correct at the time of writing and may move before the fight. Always check the latest prices at <a href=\"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/\">7bet.co.uk<\/a> and gamble responsibly.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Fight Winner<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><b>Ilia Topuria<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><b>Justin Gaethje<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><b>1\/6<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><b>4\/1<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[vc_raw_html]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[\/vc_raw_html]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also labelled as the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outright Winner <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">market, it offers a simple bet \u2013 <\/span><b>pick who wins, regardless of method or round<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you\u2019re correct, you pocket the profit, indicated by the odds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For this bout, Topuria enters as a heavy favourite, and the odds suggest he has an implied probability of victory of around 85-90%. The <\/span><b><i>Matador\u2019s<\/i><\/b><b> speed, technique and combination output represent a structural challenge that Gaethje has not faced before<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Furthermore, the American is 0-2 in undisputed title fights.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With that being said, <\/span><b>Gaethje is probably the hardest hitter in the division<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so all he needs is one clean shot. And what better stage for an American hero to stage an upset than the White House?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the \u2018Fight Winner\u2019 market, research both fighters\u2019 recent form and make an informed decision before placing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Round Total<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Over 2.5<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Under 2.5<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><b>TBA<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><b>TBA<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This market will ask punters to <\/span><b>predict whether Topuria vs Gaethje will go longer or end quicker than a specified number of rounds<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. A 5-round championship bout means Over\/Under options for Topuria vs Gaethje betting run from 1.5 up to 4.5. Back Over 2.5 and the fight must reach the 3<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rd<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> round for your wager to win; back Under 2.5 and it must end before the end of round 2.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>In his recent outings, Topuria handled business against world-class opposition inside the distance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. He dispatched both Charles Oliveira and Max Holloway in the 3<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rd<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> rounds. This suggests that the Georgian soldier does his best work in the middle as his opponents begin breaking down.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conversely, Gaethje has managed to go the distance in 3 of his past 5 outings, although all of his 5 losses came by stoppage. So, for the American, it\u2019s either <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kill or be killed<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, while Topuria might have a maniac-level precision to deliver lethal blows when the time\u2019s right.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Method of Victory<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Method<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Odds<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Ilia Topuria by KO \/ TKO<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">TBA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Ilia Topuria by Submission<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">TBA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Ilia Topuria by Decision<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">TBA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Justin Gaethje by KO \/ TKO<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">TBA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Justin Gaethje by Submission<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">TBA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Justin Gaethje by Decision<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">TBA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Method of Victory <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">market <\/span><b>requires bettors to identify the winner and how they\u2019ll win<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. There are 6 possible outcomes: KO\/TKO, submission or a decision for both fighters. Each pick will always carry longer odds than the straight winner because the level of specificity is much higher. Thus, while the margin for error is smaller, the potential for a larger profit is there.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From an analytical standpoint, Topuria has finished 15 of his 17 pro wins early. He has 8 submissions and 7 knockouts. His BJJ is elite, and his striking speed is second to none. Gaethje has 20 career KO wins, making his stoppage options a real possibility if <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Highlight<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> manages to land a clean punch or a combo.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Expect Topuria by KO\/TKO and Topuria by Submission to have the shortest odds, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gaethje by KO\/TKO<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to have the highest implied probability on his end.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Will the Fight Go the Distance?<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Yes<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">No<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">TBA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><b>TBA<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a clear binary pick. <\/span><b>Decide whether the judges will be needed after 5 rounds<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Add \u2018Yes\u2019 to your betslip if you believe both fighters will survive the gruelling 25-minute affair, or pick \u2018No\u2019 if you expect an early stoppage of any kind.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Given that Topuria has a stunning 88% finish ratio and Gaethje comes in all guns blazing (stopped in all 5 of his pro losses), <\/span><b>the statistical weight is heavy on the side of a non-distance finish<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. With that being said, this is based only on historical data and can\u2019t predict what\u2019s really about to happen at UFC Freedom 250.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Ilia Topuria \u2013 \u2018El Matador\u2019 (17-0, 7 KOs, 8 Submissions)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You could make a very solid case that right now, Topuria is the biggest name in the UFC. He went unbeaten against the absolute best in the world, doing so in dominant fashion. <\/span><b>At 29, the Georgian-Spanish fighting guru has been professionally undefeated since his debut in 2015<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. That\u2019s a run of 17 consecutive victories on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean, across multiple weight classes, nonetheless.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The world really first heard about <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">El Matador <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">when <\/span><b>he<\/b> <b>knocked out the seemingly indestructible Alexander Volkanovski in the second round at UFC 298<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This came as a shock to many in the MMA world and overnight transformed Topuria from a decent athlete into a household name. Then came the dispatch of Max Holloway in a 3<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rd<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> round TKO in October of 2024. After that, Topuria <\/span><b>moved up to lightweight<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and ended Charles Oliveira\u2019s title aspirations with another third-round KO at UFC 317 in June 2025, claiming the undisputed belt in the process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What makes <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">El Matador <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">so special is the combination of elite-level BJJ and a striking game with unparalleled explosiveness and pinpoint accuracy. While he is undersized for a lightweight (5\u20197\u201d), he makes up for it thanks to insane closing speeds. What\u2019s telling is that <\/span><b>he\u2019s only been knocked down once in his UFC career (a head kick from Jai Herbert), but even that didn\u2019t stop him from winning<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Against Justin Gaethje, Topuria promises a funeral\u2026 Showmanship aside, his ability to absorb and respond will be once again tested. However, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">El Matador\u2019s<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> aura remains in play.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Ilia Topuria \u2013 Last 5 Fights<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Opponent<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Date<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Result<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Charles Oliveira<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">28 Jun 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><b>Win (KO, R1) \u2013 UFC LW Title<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Max Holloway<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">26 Oct 2024<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><b>Win (TKO, R3) \u2013 UFC FW Title Defence<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Alexander Volkanovski<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">17 Feb 2024<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><b>Win (KO, R2) \u2013 UFC FW Title Win<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Josh Emmett<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">24 Jun 2023<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><b>Win (UD)<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Bryce Mitchell<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">10 Dec 2022<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><b>Win (Submission, R2)<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Justin Gaethje \u2013 \u2018The Highlight\u2019 (27-5, 21 KOs)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even at 37 years old, Gaethje remains one of the most watchable and most feared lightweights. That\u2019s not because of his insane technical polish, but because <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Highlight <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is <\/span><b>relentless and carries fight-ending power in both hands and in every kick he throws<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Hailing from Arizona, Gaethje gathered a lot of fans over the years because people love a striker who makes you hold your breath every time he steps in the octagon. His fights rarely go to the cards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now an interim champion, the UFC veteran didn\u2019t have a straightforward path to this success. He <\/span><b>suffered a dramatic loss in the very last second at UFC 300 against Max Holloway<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which derailed his momentum. But Gaethje did what he does best and responded with his head down. Diving back into the thick of it, the American avenged that painful loss by defeating Rafael Fiziev at UFC 315, <\/span><b>claimed the interim lightweight title by defeating Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324 in January 2026, and will now fight for the undisputed belt for the third time in his career.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both of his previous attempts ended in submission losses (against Khabib in 2020 and Charles Oliveira in 2022). This pattern will not be lost on anyone studying his preparation for Topuria. If Gaethje wants to win this one, he <\/span><b>needs to have a direct answer to the Georgian\u2019s ground game<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. That\u2019s going to be central to whether <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Highlight<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can keep this fight standing and on his own terms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Justin Gaethje \u2013 Last 5 Fights<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Opponent<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Date<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Result<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Paddy Pimblett<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">24 Jan 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><b>Win \u2013 UFC Interim LW Title<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Rafael Fiziev (II)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">8 Mar 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><b>Win (UD)<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Max Holloway<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">13 Apr 2024<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><b>Loss (KO, R5)<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Dustin Poirier<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">29 Jul 2023<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><b>Win (KO, R2)<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Rafael Fiziev<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">18 Mar 2023<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><b>Win (Majority Decision)<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Tale of the Tape<\/b><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Ilia Topuria<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Justin Gaethje<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">29 (born 21 Jan 1997)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><b>Age<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">37 (born 14 Nov 1988)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">El Matador<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><b>Nickname<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">The Highlight<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">5\u20197\u201d \/ 170 cm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><b>Height<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">5\u201911\u201d \/ 180 cm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">69\u201d \/ 175 cm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><b>Reach<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">70\u201d \/ 178 cm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Orthodox<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><b>Stance<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Orthodox<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">17-0 (7 KOs, 8 Subs)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><b>Professional Record<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">27-5 (21 KOs)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">88%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><b>Finish Rate<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">77%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Alicante, Spain<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><b>Fights out of<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Safford, Arizona, USA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">2015<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><b>Pro Debut<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">2014<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Key Factors to Watch in Topuria vs Gaethje<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Can Gaethje Land a Clean Right Hand?<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s the single most compelling question. While Topuria is super elusive, Gaethje needs clean, direct strikes if he wants to hurt the biggest name in the business. If the American can time Topuria coming in \u2014 exploiting the height and reach disadvantage that El Matador regularly uses as an invitation to pressure \u2014 one shot can change everything.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Clear Power Difference on the Ground.<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gaethje does have credible takedown defence, but he\u2019s no expert in grappling. If <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">El Matador <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gets him on the ground, it might end prematurely, adding to Topuria\u2019s tally of 8 submission wins already. Alternatively, if Gaethje can keep this a war of attrition on both feet, he has the power and toughness to have a much better shot.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>The White House Atmosphere<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>.<\/strong> Since this is far from a conventional venue, psychological factors might come into play. Whether the environment has any bearing on a fighter of Topuria\u2019s mental composure is debatable, but for Gaethje, winning in front of a partisan crowd could very well be the highlight of his career.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>How to Watch UFC Freedom 250 in the UK?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>UK viewers can catch the UFC Freedom 250 action live on TNT Sports via PPV<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The main card is set to begin at approximately 1 AM BST on Monday, 15 June, while Topuria vs Gaethje \u2013 main event ring walks will probably commence around 3 AM BST.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The event is also available on <\/span><b>UFC Fight Pass<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for subscribers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>FAQ<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>How to Bet on UFC Freedom 250: Topuria vs Gaethje?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All available markets for UFC Freedom 250: Topuria vs Gaethje are available on our sportsbook. Sign in to your account, browse the UFC markets, add your selections to the betslip and confirm. Betting is only available to UK customers aged 18 and over. Please gamble responsibly and do your research before placing any bet.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Why is this a Unification Bout?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When Ilia Topuria stepped away from the UFC in late 2025 due to personal reasons, the UFC created the interim title, and Gaethje won it. Now, Topuria is back and will fight the interim champ to settle who is the one true recognised UFC Lightweight Champion, with both titles unified.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Who is the Favourite for Topuria vs Gaethje?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early market insights and bookmaker odds imply that Ilia Topuria comes in as a strong favourite. That\u2019s not a surprise, considering his elite BJJ, streak of solid performances recently, and superb striking ability. However, Gaethje is no slouch and has the power to pull off an upset. 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