06-05-26
Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje took their rivalry to the nation’s capital, facing off on the South Lawn of the White House to promote UFC Freedom 250.
The lightweight title unification headliners met with president Donald Trump in the Oval Office before squaring up outside, as the UFC showcased its upcoming event in striking fashion. Their bout is scheduled for June 14 in Washington.
Topuria enters the fight with a perfect 17-0 record in MMA, including 9-0 in the UFC. Across from him, Gaethje brings a 27-5 MMA record and a 10-5 UFC mark into the championship clash.
UFC Freedom 250 will feature a seven-fight card, with the South Lawn of the White House set to be transformed into a fight venue for the June 14 event.
