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Justin Gaethje Brutalizes Ilia Topuria for Major Upset in UFC White House Main Event The UFC's one-off event at The White House closed out with a highly-anticipated lightweight title unification bout between Ilia Topuria and...

JUNE 15 • SI.COM

Stuns world at White House Gaethje won the undisputed UFC Lightweight Championship on Sunday, defeating Ilia Topuria via TKO (corner stoppage) at UFC Freedom 250 in Washington DC.

Impact A former two-time interim UFC Lightweight Champion, Gaethje now holds the undisputed 155-pound crown and he did so in the most unlikely of fashions. Entering as a +500 underdog, Justin went back to his roots and did the thing that made him famous: he won a war. It predictably didn't come easy. After a tight opening round, Topuria totally controlled Round 2, nearly earning the stoppage. Yet Gaethje survived and excelled the rest of the way, largely on the strength of being the better conditioned athlete. Justin got clipped plenty, but outside of some brutal body shots in the second frame, wore the damage well. Topuria, on the other hand, was a bloody and battered mess. With Gaethje seemingly pulling ahead for good, it looked like the doctor was going to stop the fight after Round 3, only to essentially get overruled in a strange circumstance. Justin went right back to work, getting the better of the action in Round 4 before Topuria's corner wouldn't let him get off the stool for the final frame. Just a truly unbelievable set of circumstances. Gaethje's past history and age (38 in November) combined with the fact he competes in a loaded lightweight division would make you think this title run isn't going to be an extended one, but then again, no one thought this would happen in the first place.

JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE

Nate Diaz has three-word prediction for Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje Nate Diaz has made his pick for one of the biggest fights of the year, as Justin Gaethje gears up to take on Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250...

JUNE 15 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Justin Gaethje shares hilarious reason why he loves Josh Hokit at press conferences Justin Gaethje believes Josh Hokit’s comments about Ilia Topuria have affected the UFC’s lightweight champion.

JUNE 14 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Justin Gaethje, The American Underdog, Was Built to Fight at UFC Freedom 250 Justin Gaethje reflects on the opportunity to headline the historic UFC Freedom 250 card at the White House, explaining what the moment mean...

JUNE 13 • SI.COM

"Calls everybody a pedophile" - Justin Gaethje gets 100% real about Sean Strickland not getting an invite for UFC Freedom 250 Justin Gaethje appears to be fully on board with Dana White's decision not to invite middleweight champion Sean Strickland to UFC Freedom 25...

JUNE 13 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Time to rage in the cage at the White House. UFC the main event at Trump's 80th birthday bash

Donald Trump is making a splash by hosting a UFC event at the White House, marking his 80th birthday and the nation's 250th anniversary

JUNE 13 • Associated Press

Inside the crowd drawn to Trump's unusual UFC fight night at the White House

Throngs of UFC fans have descended on the nation's capital for an unusual fight night at the White House

JUNE 13 • Associated Press

Justin Gaethje, The American Underdog, Was Built to Fight at UFC Freedom 250 Justin Gaethje reflects on the opportunity to headline the historic UFC Freedom 250 card at the White House, explaining what the moment mean...

JUNE 12 • SI.COM

How to watch UFC Freedom 250 and what to watch for during the card on the White House South Lawn

UFC is set to hold its first event on the White House South Lawn, celebrating President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday and the nation’s 250th anniversary

JUNE 10 • Associated Press

UFC fighters say they're honored to compete in front of President Trump on card at the White House

UFC heavyweight Josh Hokit is embracing his bold style ahead of the company's debut at the White House

JUNE 10 • Associated Press

UFC White House locker rooms unveiled for Freedom 250 event The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns this weekend for the highly anticipated, yet controversial, UFC Freedom 250 event at the White Ho...

JUNE 10 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

"He's not scared" - Dricus du Plessis outlines "key to victory" for Justin Gaethje against Ilia Topuria at UFC White House Dricus du Plessis recently shared his thoughts on the upcoming Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje matchup and outlined the American fighter's p...

JUNE 9 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Sean Strickland enters Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje's war of words with direct message to interim champion Sean Strickland has inserted himself into the growing feud between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje after the lightweight title rivals exchan...

JUNE 9 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Ex-UFC fighter makes bold accusation about Arman Tsarukyan's $1 M bet on Justin Gaethje vs. Ilia Topuria Arman Tsarukyan appeared to place a $1 million bet on Justin Gaethje to beat Ilia Topuria during a live stream with 'Dean the Great'.

JUNE 7 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Sean Strickland seemingly ridicules Justin Gaethje over fan backlash amid ongoing UFC White House dispute Sean Strickland has taken another swipe at Justin Gaethje as their increasingly personal dispute surrounding UFC Freedom 250 continues to escalate.

JUNE 5 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Ilia Topuria Will Push UFC for Historic Triple-Champ Bid With Win at UFC White House Ilia Topuria has his sights firmly set on another bit of UFC history after he faces Justin Gaethje in the main event of “UFC Freedom 250”.

JUNE 4 • SI.COM

"You are dumb as f**k" - Justin Gaethje goes nuclear on Sean Strickland for his "spineless b*tch" comments Justin Gaethje recently responded to Sean Strickland dissing him online and fired back at the reigning UFC middleweight champion.

JUNE 4 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"You know how all that ends up" - Ilia Topuria reacts to Justin Gaethje vowing to "let him know he's human" at UFC White House Ilia Topuria recently shared his reaction to Justin Gaethje vowing to humble him in their lightweight title fight.

JUNE 3 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"He thinks he's a God" - Justin Gaethje takes aim at Ilia Topuria's divorce in the lead-up to UFC Freedom 250 As UFC Freedom 250 draws near, the trash talk between headliners Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje has been surprisingly tame.

JUNE 3 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"There's some flaws there" - MMA coach outlines Justin Gaethje's possible path to victory against Ilia Topuria at UFC White House Coach Eric Nicksick recently shared his thoughts on the Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje fight and outlined how the American could get his hand raised.

JUNE 2 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"He is just a human" - Justin Gaethje vows to bring down "God" Ilia Topuria at the White House Justin Gaethje faces one of the toughest tests of his MMA career as he faces the undefeated Ilia Topuria at the White House.

JUNE 2 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"Your son already knows who I am" - Ilia Topuria fires back with chilling statement after Justin Gaethje's father compares him to former opponents Ilia Topuria will enter UFC Freedom 250 carrying an undefeated record, a lightweight championship belt, and the confidence that has defined his rise through two divisions.

JUNE 2 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Ilia Topuria sends Justin Gaethje a 'white rose' warning ahead of Freedom 250 Ilia Topuria is all geared up for what could be the biggest fight in the UFC’s history. The current lightweight champion faces interim champ...

JUNE 1 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Kalshi Has Great Odds for Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje for UFC Freedom 250 Arguably the biggest card of 2026, UFC Freedom 250 on the White House lawn is set, and Ilia Topuria will face off against Justin Gaethje for...

MAY 30 • SI.COM