Justin Gaethje upsets Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250 for title
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 1:35 AM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Justin Gaethje achieved a significant upset against Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250 on June 15, 2026. Gaethje, who damaged Topuria over four rounds, was awarded the victory when Topuria could not answer the bell for the fifth round. The fight saw both fighters experiencing success, but Gaethje's powerful strikes ultimately turned the tide. The bout took place on the White House lawn and crowned Gaethje as the new UFC lightweight champion, a long-sought title in his career.
- •Justin Gaethje wins UFC lightweight championship
- •Ilia Topuria unable to continue after four rounds
- •Fight featured significant exchanges from both fighters
- •Bout held at UFC Freedom 250 on June 15, 2026
- •Gaethje's win represents a career milestone
- 1:35 AMYahoo Sports — MMA Junkie's Fight of the Month for June: An epic upset at White House
"Justin Gaethje's all-time upset of Ilia Topuria at UFC White House was the unanimous choice for MMA Junkie's Fight of the Month in June.
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