UFC Freedom 250 final faceoffs feature two title fights in Washington
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 2:28 AM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
UFC Freedom 250 ceremonial weigh-ins occurred at the Ellipse near the White House on June 14. Fighters faced off before the event set for Sunday, showcasing two championship battles: Ilia Topuria will unify the lightweight title against Justin Gaethje, while Alex Pereira faces Ciryl Gane for interim heavyweight gold. Other notable matchups include former bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley taking on Aiemann Zahabi. The card also features notable fights involving Derrick Lewis and Michael Chandler. Fans can view highlights of the staredowns from the weigh-ins.
- •Ilia Topuria faces Justin Gaethje for lightweight title unification
- •Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane compete for interim heavyweight championship
- •Sean O'Malley meets Aiemann Zahabi in another featured bout
- •Weigh-ins took place at the Ellipse near the White House
- •Event scheduled for June 16 at the White House
- 2:28 AMYahoo Sports — Video: UFC Freedom 250 full final faceoffs including two title fights, more
"The UFC White House final faceoffs at ceremonial weigh-ins featured more than just Ilia Topuria and Alex Pereira's fights.
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