UFC Freedom 250: Topuria vs. Gaethje Set for White House South Lawn
UFC Freedom 250 is scheduled to take place on June 14 from the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C. The event, a collaboration between President Donald Trump and UFC CEO Dana White, will feature a lightweight title bout between champion Ilia Topuria and challenger Justin Gaethje. This mixed martial arts event aims to celebrate the United States' 250th anniversary, with weigh-ins expected at the Lincoln Memorial.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is set to host UFC Freedom 250 on June 14, originating from the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C. This special mixed martial arts event, a collaboration between President Donald Trump and UFC CEO Dana White, is planned as part of the celebration for the United States' 250th anniversary.
The main event will feature a UFC Lightweight Championship title defense, with Georgian fighter Ilia Topuria (17-0-0) facing American challenger Justin Gaethje (27-5-0). The event is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
Weigh-ins for the event are anticipated to occur at the Lincoln Memorial. For their walkout music, Ilia Topuria typically uses “Canción del Mariachi” by Antonio Banderas, while Justin Gaethje often walks out to “Call Me Human” featuring Skip Marley and French Montana.
UFC Freedom 250 will be available for streaming on DirecTV and Paramount+.
The full fight card includes: * Lightweight: Ilia Topuria (champion) vs. Justin Gaethje (Title Fight, Main Event) * Heavyweight: Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane (interim Title Fight, Co-Main Event) * Bantamweight: Sean O’Malley vs. Aiemann Zahabi * Heavyweight: Josh Hokit vs. Derrick Lewis * Lightweight: Maurício Ruffy vs. Michael Chandler * Middleweight: Bo Nickal vs. Kyle Daukaus
(Source: Billboard)
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