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After Sean Strickland defeated Khamzat Chimaev in a split decision to re-win the UFC Middleweight Championship belt during UFC 328 in May, the promotion company travels from New Jersey to Washington DC for UFC Freedom 250 in June.
For the historic sporting event, the main card features Georgian fighter Ilia Topuria (17-0-0) defending his UFC Lightweight Championship title against American Justin Gaethje (27-5-0) in a marquee match. It’s scheduled for five rounds.
On Sunday, June 14, UFC Freedom 250: Topuria vs. Gaethje takes place on the South Lawn of the White House, Washington, DC. The main card is set to begin at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
UFC Freedom 250 is a special collaboration with President Donald Trump and UFC CEO Dana White to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States’ founding in 1776 (it’s also the president’s birthday). However, there is a lawsuit pending against the National Park Service and the United States Department of the Interior to put an end to the event. At the time of publish, the event is moving forward as scheduled.
