Justin Gaethje, Ciryl Gane claim titles at UFC Freedom 250
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 6:42 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
At UFC Freedom 250 on June 14, 2026, at the White House, Justin Gaethje and Ciryl Gane emerged as champions. Gaethje secured the UFC lightweight title with a fifth-round TKO over Ilia Topuria, who was stopped by his corner after sustaining damage. Gane became the UFC interim heavyweight champion by defeating Alex Pereira via second-round TKO. The event featured all seven fights ending in knockout or TKO. Gaethje also earned Performance of the Night and Fight of the Night bonuses for his performance. The night was marked by notable knockouts and a unique venue, with President Donald Trump in attendance for his birthday celebration.
- •Gaethje defeats Topuria via corner stoppage for lightweight title
- •Gane takes interim heavyweight title with TKO win over Pereira
- •All fights at UFC Freedom 250 ended in TKO or KO
- •Gaethje and O'Malley earn significant Performance of the Night bonuses
- •Event was a major spectacle with President Trump in attendance
- 6:42 AMCBS Sports — UFC White House results, takeaways: Justin Gaethje makes history, Ciryl Gane makes statement at Freedom 250
- 5:43 AMYahoo Sports — UFC Freedom 250 Results: Bonus Winners, Highlights And Reaction
- 5:26 AMYahoo Sports — Winners and losers from UFC Freedom 250. UFC Freedom 250 results, analysis
"UFC Freedom 250 was an action-packed event from a historic location. All seven fights at the White House finished in KO. Justin Gaethje and Ciryl Gane are new champs.
"President Donald Trump had a happy birthday watching an action packed night of UFC action. Full results and winners and losers.
"UFC Freedom 250 was monumental for the sport -- even aside from its incredibly unique location
Sources
External links- CBS SportsJun 15, 2026, 6:42 AMUFC White House results, takeaways: Justin Gaethje makes history, Ciryl Gane makes statement at Freedom 250
UFC Freedom 250 was monumental for the sport -- even aside from its incredibly unique location
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 5:43 AMUFC Freedom 250 Results: Bonus Winners, Highlights And Reaction
UFC Freedom 250 was an action-packed event from a historic location. All seven fights at the White House finished in KO. Justin Gaethje and Ciryl Gane are new champs.
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 5:26 AMWinners and losers from UFC Freedom 250. UFC Freedom 250 results, analysis
President Donald Trump had a happy birthday watching an action packed night of UFC action. Full results and winners and losers.
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