UFC Freedom 250 recap: Justin Gaethje, Ciryl Gane headline unforgettable White House card
UFC Freedom 250 delivered one of the most memorable events in the promotion's history as the sport arrived on the White House lawn for a stacked card featuring championship fights, stunning knockouts and major shifts across several divisions.
UFC Freedom 250 news: Justin Gaethje shocks Ilia Topuria to claim undisputed lightweight title at White House event
Justin Gaethje produced one of the biggest upsets in recent UFC history after defeating Ilia Topuria to become the undisputed lightweight champion in the main event of UFC Freedom 250 on Sunday, June 15.
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.
MMA analysis: Ilia Topuria's rise explained - How the UFC lightweight champion became one of the sport’s biggest stars
Few fighters have risen through the UFC ranks as quickly and emphatically as Ilia Topuria.
Still unbeaten as a professional, the UFC lightweight champion has built his reputation on a rare combination of knockout power, technical boxing, elite grappling and unwavering self-belief.
MMA news: War of words between Ilia Topuria and Arman Tsarukyan continues
The highly sought after potential match-up between UFC lightweight stars Ilia Topuria and Arman Tsarukyan was fueled with added heat over the past week, with both having scathing words to say about one another.