Justin Gaethje prepares for lightweight title fight at UFC Freedom 250

Justin Gaethje is set to face Ilia Topuria in the main event of UFC Freedom 250 on June 11, 2026, at the south lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C. Gaethje will defend his interim lightweight title against Topuria, who holds the lineal belt. The matchup has drawn significant attention, partly due to its scheduling coinciding with President Donald Trump's 80th birthday celebration. Gaethje enters the fight as an underdog, with many expecting a challenging bout against the undefeated Topuria. The outcome could further solidify Gaethje's legacy in American sports.

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