UFC Freedom 250 predictions: Full fight card analysis, picks and best bet
UFC Freedom 250 arrives with one of the strongest cards of the year as champions, contenders and rising stars converge on the White House for a landmark event.
Headlined by lightweight champion Ilia Topuria and fan-favourite Justin Gaethje, the card also features Alex Pereira's heavyweight debut against Ciryl Gane, Sean O'Malley's return and several intriguing match-ups throughout the main card.
Here are our predictions for UFC Freedom 250.
UFC Freedom 250 explained: Date, venue, fight card and why the White House event is historic
UFC Freedom 250 takes place on Sunday, June 14 and is one of the most anticipated events in mixed martial arts history, with the promotion set to host a fight card on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C.
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