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UFC Freedom 250 fights delayed amid possible thunderstorms

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 11:10 PM

Last updated Jun 14, 2026

UFC Freedom 250 fights delayed amid possible thunderstorms

Summary

UFC Freedom 250, held on the South Lawn of the White House, is set to begin at 9 p.m. ET, an hour later than the scheduled livestream at 8 p.m. ET. This delay is possibly due to thunderstorms expected in Washington D.C. The event features two title fights: Ilia Topuria against Justin Gaethje for the lightweight title and Alex Pereira versus Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight title. Organizers have prepared a temporary arena near the White House for the occasion, marking both President Donald Trump's 80th birthday and America's 250th birthday.

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Key Details

•UFC Freedom 250 starts at 9 p.m. ET due to a delay.
•Livestream on Paramount+ begins at 8 p.m. ET.
•Two title fights headline the event: Topuria vs. Gaethje and Pereira vs. Gane.
•Possible thunderstorms may affect the event's timing.
•The fights take place on the South Lawn of the White House.

Latest Updates

11:10 PMYahoo Sports — UFC White House fight night hit with delay

What they're saying

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The fights at UFC Freedom 250 will start at 9 p.m., an hour after the Paramount+ livestream of the event begins on the South Lawn of the White House.
— Yahoo Sports

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