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UFC Freedom 250 White House Card Revealed, Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje Headlines

UFC Freedom 250 White House Card Revealed, Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje Headlines

Summary

The UFC Freedom 250 event, taking place at the White House on June 14, will feature two main title fights. Ilia Topuria will face Justin Gaethje for the undisputed lightweight championship, while Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane will fight for the interim heavyweight title due to Tom Aspinall's absence. Other notable fights include Sean O'Malley versus Aiemann Zahabi and several other matchups.

Key Facts

  • UFC Freedom 250 will happen on June 14 at the White House.
  • The main event is a lightweight title fight between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje.
  • The co-main event is an interim heavyweight title fight between Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane.
  • Tom Aspinall, the reigning heavyweight champion, is not competing due to eye surgery.
  • Sean O'Malley will fight against Aiemann Zahabi on the same card.
  • Gaethje holds the interim lightweight title after defeating Paddy Pimblett earlier in the year.
  • Pereira moved from light heavyweight to compete for the interim heavyweight title.

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