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LIVE: Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje title fight at Trump’s UFC Freedom 250

Title fights, Topuria-Gaethje and Pereira-Gane, to be staged in front of US President Donald Trump at the White House.

Ellipse UFC Freedom 250 fan venue in Washington DC.
Fans gather at the UFC Freedom 250 Fan Fest on The Ellipse and the UFC Freedom 250 fight on the South Lawn of the White House are seen from the top of the Washington Monument on June 14, 2026 in Washington, DC [Win McNamee/Getty Images via AFP]
By Andrew Semple and Patrick Keddie
Published On 14 Jun 2026

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  • Ilia Topuria faces Justin Gaethje in the main event for the undisputed Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Lightweight Championship on Sunday evening in Washington, DC. Their ring walk is expected at 9:30pm ET (01:30 GMT on Monday).
  • The blockbuster 155-pound (70kg) fight will headline the UFC Freedom 250 event, taking place on the lawns of the White House, with US President Donald Trump expected to be in attendance.