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After eight months of hype, the UFC finally announced its main card for the White House event. Did it deliver on its promise?
The UFC White House event, scheduled for June 14 as part of the USA's 250th-anniversary celebrations, was first broached by President Donald Trump nearly a year ago. During Saturday's UFC 326 broadcast on Paramount+, the entire lineup for the event was revealed after months of planning.
The lightweight title-unification bout will get center stage at the White House. The event, called "UFC Freedom 250," takes place June 14 and will be headlined by UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria,
UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria finds himself a massive favorite in his first title defense.
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is hosting a special event at the White House on June 14. The main fight features Ilia Topuria against Justin Gaethje for the lightweight title. Alex Pereira will also compete for an interim heavyweight championship.
Ronda Rousey continues to dig at the UFC as she promotes her bout vs. Gina Carano. The latest jab came in a tweet Monday when Rousey took aim at UFC Freedom 250, the promotion's June 14 card at the White House in Washington,
Charles Oliveira dethroned Max Holloway at UFC 326, setting the stage for big fights in the future. From bantamweight to middleweight, Saturday set the stage for some top challengers to make their next move.