Justin Gaethje Wins via TKO After Coach Notices Ilia Topuria's Weakness

Justin Gaethje finished Ilia Topuria via fourth-round TKO due to corner stoppage at UFC Freedom 250. Gaethje's coach Trevor Wittman noticed Topuria gets tired when he grapples with opponents.

What happened in the fight?

Gaethje won the first round with his striking, but lost the second round when Topuria took him down and grappled with him. Gaethje survived the ground onslaught and then won the third and fourth rounds, breaking down Topuria with heavy strikes.

Trevor Wittman's strategy

Wittman told "THE FIGHT With Teddy Atlas" that he knew Topuria would get exhausted after grappling, which would give Gaethje the upper hand. Wittman said Topuria gets "super flat" and "ploddy with his feet" after grappling, making it hard for him to defend himself.

Ilia Topuria's background

Topuria started his MMA career as a grappling-heavy fighter, with his first seven wins coming by submission. However, since joining the UFC, Topuria has preferred to stand and bang, using his powerful fists to knock out opponents.

What led to Ilia Topuria's demise

Topuria thought he could submit Gaethje on the ground, but Wittman's theory was proven correct when Topuria got tired from grappling. Gaethje's victory was a result of Wittman's strategy and Topuria's exhaustion, which led to the TKO stoppage in the fourth round. Gaethje's win at UFC Freedom 250 was a stunning upset, with Wittman's coaching playing a key role in the victory. Trevor Wittman's insight into Topuria's weakness was crucial in Gaethje's win, as it allowed him to capitalize on Topuria's exhaustion. The fight was a testament to Gaethje's skill and endurance, as he was able to withstand Topuria's ground attack and come out on top.