Justin Gaethje claims lightweight title at UFC Freedom 250 event

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Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Justin Gaethje claims lightweight title at UFC Freedom 250 event
Summary

Justin Gaethje shocked the MMA world with a victory over Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250, held on June 14, 2026, at the White House. Gaethje unleashed a dominant performance, leading to Topuria's corner retiring him after the fourth round. This win earned Gaethje his first undisputed title after a lengthy career. The event was marked by all seven fights ending in KO/TKO, the first occurrence of its kind in UFC history. Cyril Gane also secured a significant win against Alex Pereira in the co-main event, likely setting up a rematch with Tom Aspinall due to a prior no contest. Sean O’Malley continued his rise with a second-round knockout of Aiemann Zahabi.

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  • Justin Gaethje defeats Ilia Topuria to win lightweight title.
  • All seven fights at UFC Freedom 250 ended by KO/TKO.
  • Cyril Gane halts Alex Pereira's title ambitions.
  • Sean O’Malley secures a knockout against Aiemann Zahabi.
  • Event took place on June 14, 2026, at the White House.
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Let’s just call a spade a spade, whoever wrote the script for UFC’s Freedom 250 card at the White House on Sunday had the Midas Touch.

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