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UFC Freedom 250 features title fights at White House event

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 7:00 AM

Last updated Jun 15, 2026

UFC Freedom 250 features title fights at White House event

Summary

UFC held UFC Freedom 250 on June 14, 2026, at the White House South Lawn in Washington, D.C. The event included two title fights and five additional matches, receiving significant attention despite weather concerns. Justin Gaethje faced Ilia Topuria for the lightweight championship, employing a tactical approach to secure victory. In the co-main event, Ciryl Gane defeated Alex Pereira, establishing himself as the interim champion. Sean O'Malley also secured a knockout win over Aiemann Zahabi, highlighting an action-packed night of fights with notable performances.

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By the Numbers

•UFC Freedom 250 occurred on June 14, 2026, at the White House.
•Justin Gaethje captured the lightweight title from Ilia Topuria.
•Ciryl Gane won the interim heavyweight championship against Alex Pereira.
•Sean O'Malley scored a knockout against Aiemann Zahabi.
•The event featured a total of seven fights.

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Last night (Sun., June 14, 2026), Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) ventured forth to the White House South Lawn in Washington, D.C., for UFC Freedom 250. After months and months of rumors and speculation, the UFC White House finally arrived! Two title fights and five other high-quality matchups made up the shorter-than-average event, but there was plenty of spectacle […]
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