Justin Gaethje upset lightweight champion Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250, staged on the White House South Lawn for President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday. After a brutal left‑right combo in round three, doctors paused the bout, and Topuria’s corner requested a stoppage after round four. Gaethje secured the victory by unanimous decision in the night.

The fight drew headlines as Trump greeted Gaethje in the Octagon, marking the first time a former U.S. president celebrated a UFC event. A 250‑year celebration of the nation’s founding framed the night, with seven bouts under the presidential lawn and fighters passing through the Oval Office before stepping onto the canvas for the fans.

Meanwhile, Ciryl Gane knocked out Alex Pereira to claim the interim UFC heavyweight title, ending the Brazilian’s streak with a 1:27 stoppage in round two. In the bantamweight division, Sean O’Malley landed a knockout on Canadian Aiemann Zahabi, while Mauricio Ruffy dispatched Michael Chandler in a lightweight bout in the night of fight action today.

The event also featured Bo Nickal’s first‑round finish over Kyle Daukaus and Josh Hokit’s second‑round TKO of Derrick Lewis. With the night ending under the Capitol’s historic dome, the fighters’ performances may recalibrate rankings and set the stage for future title eliminators in the UFC’s lightweight and heavyweight divisions for upcoming championships in 2026 season ahead of the global stage for fans worldwide today now.