Mixed martial arts will make history this summer when the Ultimate Fighting Championship stages what’s believed to be the first professional sporting event ever conducted at the White House.
UFC Freedom Fights 250 is scheduled for June 14, with Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje headlining the card in a battle for the lightweight championship. The historic event will showcase six total matches.
Another major championship bout will see Alex Pereira take on Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight belt. Should Pereira emerge victorious, he would make UFC history by becoming the organization’s first fighter to claim titles in three different weight divisions.
The fight lineup was unveiled Saturday evening during UFC 326 in Las Vegas.
UFC President Dana White first announced the groundbreaking White House event last August following discussions with President Donald Trump. The unique venue choice ties into the broader festivities marking America’s 250th anniversary this year.
The remaining matchups include former Penn State NCAA wrestling standout Bo Nickal facing Kyle Daukaus. Additional bouts feature Diego Lopes taking on Steve Garcia, Sean O’Malley squaring off against Aiemann Zahabi, and Michael Chandler meeting Mauricio Ruffy.
Fans will be able to watch the historic event through live streaming on Paramount+.
