Topuria and Gaethje Clash in UFC Freedom 250 Showdown

WHO:

Sportskeeda - Ilia Topuria, Justin Gaethje

MMA Fighting - Alex Pereira, Ciryl Gane, Sean O’Malley, Aiemann Zahabi, Josh Hokit, Derrick Lewis, Mauricio Ruffy, Michael Chandler, Bo Nickal, Kyle Daukaus

WHAT:

Sportskeeda - Ilia Topuria is defending his lightweight title against Justin Gaethje, the interim champion.

MMA Fighting - Topuria has a professional record of 17-0 and has not fought since knocking out Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 in June 2025. Gaethje has won four of his past five fights.

MMA Fighting - The co-main event features Alex Pereira aiming to become the first fighter in UFC history to win three division belts against Ciryl Gane for the interim UFC heavyweight title.

WHERE:

MMA Fighting - The event is taking place at the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C.

MMA Fighting - The ceremonial weigh-in occurred at The Ellipse in Washington, D.C.

WHEN:

MMA Fighting - The ceremonial weigh-in took place on June 13, 2026.

MMA Fighting - The main card is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET.

HOW:

MMA Fighting - The event will be broadcast on Paramount+.

(UPDATED June 14, 2026 10:05 UTC)

Ilia Topuria is set to defend his lightweight title against interim champion Justin Gaethje in a highly anticipated matchup at the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C. Topuria, boasting an undefeated professional record of 17-0, last fought in June 2025, while Gaethje has won four of his last five bouts. The co-main event features Alex Pereira, who is looking to make history by becoming the first fighter to win three division belts, as he faces Ciryl Gane for the interim UFC heavyweight title, with the main card kicking off at 8 p.m. ET and available for streaming on Paramount+.