Justin Gaethje finishes Ilia Topuria at UFC White House event
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 3:30 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
At the UFC event held at the White House on June 14, 2026, Justin Gaethje achieved a notable victory over Ilia Topuria, who was a 6-1 favorite, becoming the unified lightweight champion. The event included unexpected results and controversy, with Ciryl Gane defeating Alex Pereira to reclaim the interim heavyweight title. Discussions are ongoing regarding the implications of these outcomes for the lightweight and heavyweight divisions in the years ahead.
- •Justin Gaethje defeated Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250.
- •Gaethje is now the unified lightweight champion.
- •Ciryl Gane won the interim heavyweight title by defeating Alex Pereira.
- •The event generated significant controversy and unexpected outcomes.
- •Future title implications arise from this event's results.
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