UFC Unveils Fight Card for White House Event on June 14
UFC announces card for White House event
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has announced its fight card for the upcoming event at the White House on June 14, part of President Donald Trump's America 250 celebration. Key matchups include Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje for the Lightweight Championship and Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane for the interim Heavyweight Championship.
- 01The UFC event is titled UFC Freedom 250 and will take place at the White House.
- 02Two championship fights headline the card: Topuria vs. Gaethje and Pereira vs. Gane.
- 03UFC President Dana White aims to keep the event non-political despite its location.
- 04Around 5,000 attendees will be present on the White House lawn, with 85,000 more viewing from The Ellipse.
- 05The event is part of the America 250 celebration led by President Trump.
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has officially announced its fight card for the UFC Freedom 250 event, set to take place on June 14, 2026, at the White House in Washington, D.C. This event is part of President Donald Trump's America 250 celebration. The card features two championship bouts: Ilia Topuria will face Justin Gaethje for the UFC World Lightweight Championship, while Alex Pereira will take on Ciryl Gane for the interim UFC Heavyweight Championship. Additional matchups include Sean O’Malley against Aiemann Zahabi, Michael Chandler squaring off against Mauricio Ruffy, Kyle Daukaus battling Bo Nickal, and Steve Garcia facing Diego Lopes. UFC President Dana White has emphasized that the event will not be overly political, despite its prestigious location, stating that the logistics are well-planned to accommodate around 5,000 spectators on the White House lawn and an additional 85,000 viewers at The Ellipse. White expressed excitement about the event, indicating that it will take over Washington, D.C. during fight week.
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The event will bring significant attention to Washington, D.C., and provide a unique opportunity for local businesses and tourism during the fight week.
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