Justin Gaethje claims lightweight title at White House event
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Justin Gaethje won the undisputed lightweight title against Ilia Topuria at the UFC Freedom 250 event held at the White House. The fight ended in the fourth round, marking Topuria's first career loss. The event also coincided with President Donald Trump's 80th birthday, featuring prominent attendees such as Mark Zuckerberg and Tyson Fury. In addition to Gaethje's victory, Ciryl Gane claimed the interim heavyweight title against Alex Pereira in the second round. Other notable fights included Sean O’Malley knocking out Aieman Zahabi and Bo Nickal securing a quick victory over Kyle Daukaus.
- •Gaethje defeated Topuria to claim the lightweight title.
- •Event coincided with President Trump's 80th birthday celebration.
- •Ciryl Gane won the interim heavyweight title against Alex Pereira.
- •Sean O’Malley scored a knockout victory over Aieman Zahabi.
- •Bo Nickal won his fight against Kyle Daukaus in the first round.
- 6:39 AMYahoo Sports — US star Gaethje wins at Trump's UFC White House show
- 6:39 AMBBC Sport — US star Gaethje wins at Trump's UFC White House show
- 5:56 AMYahoo Sports — Justin Gaethje claims lightweight crown at White House
"Justin Gaethje claimed the undisputed lightweight title as he beat Ilia Topuria in the UFC Freedom 250 bill at the White House. Gaethje provided an American victory to round off the night, which coincided with President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday, inflicting a first loss on his Georgian-Spanish opponent when the fight was stopped in the fourth round.
"Justin Gaethje provides a perfect ending for American spectators at the White House, including President Donald Trump, as he shocks Ilia Topuria to win the UFC undisputed lightweight title.
"Justin Gaethje provides a perfect ending for American spectators at the White House, including President Donald Trump, as he shocks Ilia Topuria to win the UFC undisputed lightweight title.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 6:39 AMUS star Gaethje wins at Trump's UFC White House show
Justin Gaethje provides a perfect ending for American spectators at the White House, including President Donald Trump, as he shocks Ilia Topuria to win the UFC undisputed lightweight title.
- BBC SportJun 15, 2026, 6:39 AMUS star Gaethje wins at Trump's UFC White House show
Justin Gaethje provides a perfect ending for American spectators at the White House, including President Donald Trump, as he shocks Ilia Topuria to win the UFC undisputed lightweight title.
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 5:56 AMJustin Gaethje claims lightweight crown at White House
Justin Gaethje claimed the undisputed lightweight title as he beat Ilia Topuria in the UFC Freedom 250 bill at the White House. Gaethje provided an American victory to round off the night, which coincided with President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday, inflicting a first loss on his Georgian-Spanish opponent when the fight was stopped in the fourth round.
- Sky Sports—Gaethje stuns Topuria at White House UFC event hosted by Donald Trump
Justin Gaethje beat Ilia Topuria after the fourth round of their UFC Freedom 250 bout to secure a huge upset win over the lightweight champion outside the White House.
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