Stream UFC Freedom 250: Topuria Vs. Gaethje Fight Details
WHO:
Yahoo Sports - Ilia Topuria is the UFC lightweight champion, defending his title against interim champion Justin Gaethje.
Yahoo Sports - Alex Pereira is a former two-division champion seeking to become the first three-division champion in UFC history.
Sportskeeda - Nate Diaz has made a prediction for the fight between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje, stating, "Topuria will win."
Variety - Ilia Topuria has a professional record of 17 wins and 0 losses (17-0-0).
TechRadar - The event features fighters Topuria and Gaethje, as well as Pereira and Gane.
WHAT:
Yahoo Sports - Ilia Topuria vacated his featherweight championship after winning it and defending it with knockouts of Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway.
Yahoo Sports - Topuria won the lightweight title by knocking out Charles Oliveira in June.
Yahoo Sports - Justin Gaethje captured the interim lightweight championship by defeating Paddy Pimblett in January.
Yahoo Sports - Justin Gaethje defeated Ilia Topuria, handing him his first career loss in a major upset during the main event of UFC Freedom 250.
Sportskeeda - Jake Paul reacted to Gaethje's victory, calling it one of the biggest upsets in UFC history.
Yahoo Sports - Topuria has a professional record of 17 wins and 0 losses (17-0-0) and is ranked as Uncrowned's No. 2 pound-for-pound fighter.
Yahoo Sports - Gaethje has a professional record of 27 wins and 5 losses (27-5) and is recognized as one of the most exciting fighters in MMA history.
Yahoo Sports - Pereira has a professional record of 13 wins and 3 losses (13-3) and is challenging Ciryl Gane, who has a record of 13 wins, 2 losses, and 1 no contest (13-2, 1 NC).
TechRadar - The UFC Freedom 250 event features two title fights, including a lightweight title bout and a heavyweight title fight.
Variety - Sean Strickland re-won the UFC Middleweight Championship belt by defeating Khamzat Chimaev in a split decision during UFC 328 in May.
Billboard - The Freedom 250 event includes two title fights: a lightweight title bout between Topuria and Gaethje, and another fight featuring Pereira and Gane.
WHERE:
TechRadar - UFC Freedom 250 will be held at the White House in Washington DC.
Variety - UFC Freedom 250 will take place in Washington DC, following the event in New Jersey.
TechRadar - The event will take place live from the White House.
WHEN:
Billboard - The UFC Freedom 250 event is scheduled to take place on June 14, 2026.
Variety - UFC Freedom 250 is part of a series of events leading up to the main card on June 14, 2026.
Billboard - The UFC Freedom 250 event is scheduled for June 14, 2026.
HOW:
Yahoo Sports - UFC Freedom 250 features a total of seven fights on the card.
Yahoo Sports - UFC Freedom 250 starts at 8 p.m. ET on Paramount+ and is free for all subscribers.
Billboard - The entire MMA event can be watched online for free.
Ilia Topuria has vacated his featherweight championship after a successful reign that included knockouts of both Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway. He recently claimed the lightweight title by knocking out Charles Oliveira in June, while Justin Gaethje captured the interim lightweight championship by defeating Paddy Pimblett in January. The upcoming UFC Freedom 250 event will showcase a total of seven fights on its card.