UFC Freedom 250 features fighters from college wrestling backgrounds
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 10:34 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
UFC Freedom 250 takes place on June 14 on the south lawn of the White House. The event showcases several knowledgeable fighters, with four hailing from NCAA Division I wrestling backgrounds: Bo Nickal, Michael Chandler, Justin Gaethje, and Josh Hokit. Bo Nickal, a three-time National Champion, leads the group of decorated collegiate wrestlers. Chandler, recognized as an All-American in 2009, and Gaethje, an All-American in 2010, also highlight this wrestling-to-UFC pipeline. Coverage of the event begins at 8 p.m. EST on Paramount+.
- •UFC Freedom 250 occurs on the White House lawn
- •Four fighters have NCAA Division I wrestling backgrounds
- •Bo Nickal is a three-time National Champion
- •Michael Chandler was an All-American in 2009
- •Justin Gaethje earned All-American honors in 2010
- 10:34 PMYahoo Sports — College wrestling to UFC pipeline on display at UFC Freedom 250
"The UFC White House card features former collegiate stars.
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