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UFC Freedom 250 Results
The UFC arrives at the White House for one of the most unique events in combat sports history as UFC Freedom 250 celebrates America’s 250th birthday with a championship doubleheader worthy of the occasion. Set against the backdrop of the South Lawn in Washington, D.C., the card features two massive title fights that could reshape the future of multiple divisions.
In the main event, undefeated UFC Lightweight Champion Ilia Topuria puts his perfect 17-0 record on the line against Interim Champion Justin Gaethje in a highly anticipated title unification bout. Topuria has rapidly become one of the sport’s biggest stars with knockout victories over some of the greatest fighters of this generation, while Gaethje remains the embodiment of violence inside the Octagon, carrying the kind of power and relentless pressure capable of ending any fight in an instant. One man seeks to cement his place among the pound-for-pound elite, while the other looks to add another unforgettable chapter to a Hall of Fame career.
The co-main event carries historic implications as former two-division champion Alex Pereira moves up to heavyweight in pursuit of becoming the first fighter in UFC history to capture championships in three different weight classes. Standing in his way is former interim heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane, one of the most skilled and athletic heavyweights the division has ever seen. The winner will leave Washington with interim gold and position themselves for a future showdown with the undisputed heavyweight champion, but for Pereira, the stakes are even greater as he chases a legacy-defining achievement.
With championship gold on the line, history waiting to be made, and one of the most remarkable venues ever to host a UFC event, UFC Freedom 250 promises to be a night that fight fans will remember for years to come.
Main Event
UFC Lightweight Championship Unification Bout: Justin Gaethje (28-5) def. Ilia Topuria (17-1) by TKO (Corner Stoppage) 5:00 R4
Co-Main Event
Interim Heavyweight Championship Bout: Ciryl Gane (14-2) def. Alex Pereira (13-4) by TKO (Punches) 1:27 R2
Bantamweight: Sean O’Malley (20-3) def. Aiemann Zahabi (14-3) by KO (Straight Right) 4:02 R2
Heavyweight: Josh Hokit (10-0) def. Derrick Lewis (29-14) by TKO (Left Hooks & Ground Strikes) 4:09 R2
Lightweight: Mauricio Ruffy (14-2) def. Michael Chandler (23-11) by TKO (Hook Kick & Right hands) 4:29 R1
Middleweight: Bo Nickal (9-1) def. Kyle Daukaus (17-5) by TKO (Right Hand & round Strikes) 4:34 R1
Featherweight: Diego Lopes (28-8) def. Steve Garcia (19-6) by KO (Right Hook, Left Hook & Ground Strikes) 2:42 R2
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