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Ilia Topuria defends lightweight title at UFC Freedom 250 in Washington, DC

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 9:00 PM

Last updated Jun 14, 2026

Ilia Topuria defends lightweight title at UFC Freedom 250 in Washington, DC

Summary

Ilia Topuria is set to defend his UFC Lightweight Championship against Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250 on June 14, 2026. The event will take place on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, starting at 8 p.m. ET. This fight is part of a card that commemorates the 250th anniversary of the United States' founding. Topuria, boasting an undefeated record of 17-0-0, faces Gaethje, who holds a professional record of 27-5-0. The promotion has faced legal challenges regarding the event, but plans to proceed as scheduled.

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By the Numbers

•UFC Freedom 250 takes place at the White House in June 2026.
•Ilia Topuria's title defense is against Justin Gaethje.
•Topuria is undefeated at 17-0-0, Gaethje stands at 27-5-0.
•Main card features multiple title fights, including Pereira vs. Gane.
•Event faces legal challenges, but is currently set to go ahead.

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What they're saying

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After Sean Strickland defeated Khamzat Chimaev in a split decision to re-win the UFC Middleweight Championship belt during UFC 328 in May, the promotion company travels from New Jersey to Washington DC for UFC Freedom 250 in June. For the historic sporting event, the main card features Georgian fighter Ilia Topuria (17-0-0) defending his UFC …
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