Gaethje dethrones Topuria to win UFC Lightweight title at historic White House event

Thenationonlineng | 16-06-2026 01:24am |

Justin Gaethje secured the UFC Lightweight Championship by defeating Ilia Topuria on Sunday night during a significant event at the White House, marking the first professional sporting contest held on the South Lawn. The event, known as UFC Freedom 250, was part of the celebrations commemorating the United States' ongoing commitment to sports and community engagement. Gaethje's victory not only earned him the title but also highlighted the historic nature of the occasion, drawing attention to the intersection of sports and national pride.

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