Justin Gaethje shocks Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250 in D.C

At UFC Freedom 250 held on June 15, Justin Gaethje claimed the lightweight title with a TKO victory over Ilia Topuria. The event, taking place on the South Lawn of the White House, featured finishes in all seven fights, leading to significant changes in the pound-for-pound rankings. Topuria suffered his first defeat after an aggressive performance that saw him knocked down and ultimately unable to continue after Round 4. In the co-main event, Alex Pereira faced Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight title but lost via TKO in the second round. Following his defeat, Pereira questioned an officiating decision regarding strikes to the back of his head and must now consider his future in the heavyweight division.

• 3:06 PMCBS Sports — UFC Pound-for-Pound Fighter Rankings: Ilia Topuria, Alex Pereira fall after wild UFC Freedom 250 event