LIVE: Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje title fight at Trump’s UFC Freedom 250

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The UFC is staging its Freedom 250 event at the White House, with featherweight champion Ilia Topuria defending his title against Justin Gaethje while President Donald Trump watches from ringside. A second title fight between Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane is also on the card for the unprecedented venue. The event marks a striking convergence of sports, politics, and spectacle, with the sitting president attending as a guest of honor at what amounts to the sport's highest-profile showcase.