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Ilia Topuria faces Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250 on White House lawn

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Last updated Jun 14, 2026

Ilia Topuria faces Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250 on White House lawn

Summary

Ilia Topuria is set to defend the UFC lightweight title against Justin Gaethje during UFC Freedom 250 on June 14 at the White House in Washington, D.C. The main card begins at 8 p.m. ET, with Topuria's title defense expected around 11:30 p.m. ET. Topuria, who holds a record of 17-0, previously won the featherweight title before moving up to lightweight, while Gaethje, the interim lightweight champion, has a career record of 27-5. The event will also feature Alex Pereira versus Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight title along with other notable fighters including Sean O'Malley and Michael Chandler. Fans can stream the event on Paramount+ without requiring a pay-per-view purchase.

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By the Numbers

•Ilia Topuria defends UFC lightweight title against Justin Gaethje
•Event takes place on June 14 at the White House
•Main card starts at 8 p.m. ET, with the title fight around 11:30 p.m. ET
•Alex Pereira fights Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight title
•Event streamed on Paramount+ without pay-per-view requirement

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