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UFC Freedom 250 Fighters Meet Trump at White House

Published May 7, 2026 · Updated May 7, 2026 · Yahoo Sport

The UFC Freedom 250 main event sees Lightweight champion Ilia Topuria defend his title against interim champ Justin Gaethje, while Alex Pereira fights Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight title. Both bouts were preceded by a brief visit to the White House where the fighters met President Donald Trump.

The UFC Freedom 250 headlining bout will pit Lightweight champion Ilia Topuria against interim titleholder Justin Gaethje. In the co‑main event, former two‑division champ Alex Pereira will face former interim champ Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight title. Prior to the fights, the four athletes visited the Oval Office to meet President Donald Trump, a moment highlighted on social media by the UFC. newsbetting.cv

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