Justin Gaethje wins lightweight title at historic UFC Freedom 250 event
Justin Gaethje defeated Ilia Topuria to win the lightweight title at the UFC Freedom 250 event held at the White House on Sunday. After a close first two rounds, Gaethje landed a decisive right hand, leading Topuria's corner to throw in the towel before the final round. The event marked the first professional sporting competition hosted at the White House.
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Published 15 Jun 2026, 06:55 UTC · Updated 15 Jun 2026, 07:00 UTC
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