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Topuria vs. Gaethje at White House: UFC History Made!
8 Mar
Summary
- Ilia Topuria defends lightweight title against Justin Gaethje on June 14.
- UFC event on White House lawn marks historic $60 million investment.
- Alex Pereira to fight Ciryl Gane for interim heavyweight title.
On June 14, 2026, the UFC will host a historic event, 'Freedom Fights 250 - The White House,' on the lawn of the White House.
Ilia Topuria, the undefeated Spanish-Georgian lightweight champion, will defend his title against interim champion Justin Gaethje. This marks Topuria's return to the octagon nearly a year after his last fight.
The evening's co-main event will feature Alex Pereira competing against Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight championship. If successful, Pereira could become the first fighter in history to hold championship titles in three different UFC divisions.
This landmark event signifies a substantial investment of over $60 million by the UFC and is scheduled to accommodate approximately 5,000 spectators. The event coincides with Donald Trump's 80th birthday and the United States' 250th anniversary.
