US star Gaethje wins at Trump's UFC White House show
Summary
Justin Gaethje won the UFC undisputed lightweight title by defeating Ilia Topuria at an event held on the White House lawn. The fight took place during celebrations for the 250th anniversary of American independence and President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday.Key Facts
- Justin Gaethje, 37, won the lightweight title by stopping Ilia Topuria at the end of the fourth round.
- Topuria retired before the fifth round, suffering the first loss in his 18-fight career.
- The event, called UFC Freedom 250, marked the first professional live sport show at the White House grounds.
- Around 4,300 people attended, mostly US military members.
- President Trump watched the fight octagon-side and congratulated Gaethje after the win.
- UFC president Dana White was also present at the event.
- Gaethje dedicated his victory to military service members and compared his underdog win to America’s fight for independence.
- The show faced a half-hour rain delay but then ran smoothly without further interruptions.
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