LIVE: Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje title fight at UFC Freedom 250
UFC Freedom 250 will bring historic title fights, including Topuria vs. Gaethje, to the White House in front of President Donald Trump.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is traveling to Washington, D.C. this June to host a historic sporting event, UFC Freedom 250. In a highly unusual and unprecedented setting, the promotion's major title fights are scheduled to be staged directly at the White House. The historic fights will take place in front of an audience that includes United States President Donald Trump.[1][2]
The main card for UFC Freedom 250 is highlighted by a championship bout featuring undefeated Georgian fighter Ilia Topuria, who enters the octagon with a perfect 17-0-0 record, defending his UFC title against Justin Gaethje. Alongside the Topuria-Gaethje headliner, the event will also feature a second major title fight between Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane.[1][2]
This upcoming Washington, D.C. event follows the promotion's previous card, UFC 328, which was held in New Jersey during the month of May. At UFC 328, Sean Strickland secured a split-decision victory over Khamzat Chimaev to successfully re-win the UFC Middleweight Championship belt, preceding the organization's historic transition to the nation's capital for the June showcase.[2]
