UFC Freedom 250 Faces 'Chaotic' Weather Concerns at White House Event
Summary
The UFC Freedom 250 event took place on the White House South Lawn with many big fights scheduled. Weather reports warned of thunderstorms, heavy rain, strong winds, and high heat that could delay the outdoor fights.Key Facts
- The main fight was a UFC Lightweight Championship unification bout between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje.
- Other key fights included Sean O'Malley vs. Aiemann Zahabi and Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane for the interim UFC Heavyweight Championship.
- The event was held outdoors on the White House South Lawn, a rare location for UFC fights, which are typically indoors.
- Weather forecasts predicted a 60% chance of thunderstorms, heavy rain, and wind gusts up to 64 mph.
- A 92-foot overhang was built to help keep the fighting area dry, but it could not prevent delays caused by lightning and heavy storms.
- Lightning strikes within eight miles would require the fights to pause for 30 minutes.
- UFC President Dana White said the event would continue regardless of weather conditions.
- The main card was scheduled for 8 p.m. Eastern Time and streamed live on Paramount+.
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