If Gaethje of UFC 249 showed up, what are the chances that he could beat ilia or at least make it a competitive fight?

[Jonjonesgonemad]

A lot of people say that a hearbroken ilia is a new mythical fighter and that Justin is unlucky he ran to Khabib after losing his dad and ilia after his wife broke up with him and all this stuff, but if this Justin that destroyed Tony showed up against ilia, what are the chances that he could upset ilia or make it a competitive fight?



Trevor in his corner was telling Justin to take away like 3% or 30% (I don't remember exactly the number) of his shots cause he was trying to kill Tony, what if Justin this time would go all in on ilia this time?

 

[Dragonseeker]

Competitive maybe. But Ilia should win handily. The problem with Gaethje is that he gets hit way too easily. His chin is also shot at this point. I can't see a scenario where Ilia doesn't land big one on him early.

 

[blunttruth]

If Gaethje of late 2025 or early 2026 shows up, he will kick, and crack the schnowzer off Ilia I say !