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Gaethje Stops Topuria in White House Upset
15 Jun
Summary
- Gaethje defeated Topuria by TKO on stool after round four.
- The fight occurred at the White House on Saturday night.
- Topuria's eye injury contributed to the fight's stoppage.
In a stunning upset at UFC Freedom 250, Justin Gaethje defeated Ilia Topuria by TKO on Saturday night at the White House. The lightweight title defense concluded after round four when Topuria was unable to continue, stopping the fight on his stool.
The historic event, held on the White House lawn, featured an intense atmosphere fueled by pre-fight trash talk between the fighters. Gaethje, the underdog, managed to overcome Topuria despite a challenging bout.
The fight saw back-and-forth action, with both fighters landing significant blows. However, an injury to Topuria's eye, initially considered for stoppage by the doctor, ultimately contributed to his inability to answer the bell for the fifth round.
