Gaethje shocks Topuria to win UFC lightweight title at White House event
Summary
Justin Gaethje won the UFC lightweight title by defeating Ilia Topuria at the UFC Freedom 250 event held on the White House lawn. The event was part of President Donald Trump’s celebration of the United States’ 250th anniversary and took place on the president’s 80th birthday.Key Facts
- Justin Gaethje won the lightweight UFC title by knocking out Ilia Topuria before the final round.
- The fight took place at UFC Freedom 250, the first professional sporting event hosted at the White House.
- Ilia Topuria was winning early rounds but got hurt and his corner ended the fight.
- The event celebrated the USA’s 250th anniversary and President Trump’s 80th birthday.
- Ciryl Gane won the interim UFC heavyweight title by knocking out Alex Pereira.
- Sean O’Malley won by knockout and is now a top contender for the bantamweight title.
- Josh Hokit defeated Derrick Lewis with a second-round knockout, improving to 10-0.
- Other notable wins included Mauricio Ruffy over Michael Chandler and Bo Nickal defeating Kyle Daukaus.
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