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UNCOVERED: 2 - The Untold Story

Controversy and a corporate spectacle under the Claw: Trump’s birthday fight night at the White House

Despite a last-ditch legal bid to block the event, the White House spent the night as a marketing department for the private fighting company

The Guardian - US

Justin Gaethje, Ciryl Gane, Sean O'Malley, Mauricio Ruffy Shine as UFC 250 At White House Delivers Shock Winner

UFC Freedom 250 at the White House saw Justin Gaethje's shocking victory over Ilia Topuria, alongside dominant performances from Ciryl Gane, Sean O'Malley, and others, reshaping the sport's narrative.

International Business Times UK

UFC Freedom 250: Justin Gaethje beats Ilia Topuria to claim undisputed lightweight title

Presidential residence hosted controversial combat sports event

Evening Standard

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Trump’s White House UFC fights marred by ugly Michelle Obama smear

Justin Gaethje stunned Ilia Topuria in the main event as a night of military pageantry, political theater and cage fighting veered into conspiracy-laden culture-war rhetoric

The Guardian - US

Justin Gaethje scores upset UFC championship win in controversial White House fight

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The Independent UK

Gaethje shocks Topuria to win UFC lightweight crown

American Justin Gaethje has scored a shock win over Ilia Topuria at the "UFC Freedom 250" ‌event on the lawns of the White House.

AAP

Justin Gaethje scores huge upset over Ilia Topuria at UFC White House to realise career-long dream

Gaethje won undisputed UFC gold at the third time of asking – and he did so by forcing a corner stoppage as Topuria lost for the first time

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The Latest: Trump celebrates his 80th birthday with a UFC cage fight at the White House

The White House has never seen anything like the UFC show President Donald Trump is hosting to celebrate his 80th birthday and the nation’s 250th anniversary

The Independent UK

UFC Freedom 250 LIVE results: Ilia Topuria rushed to hospital after White House pummelling by Justin Gaethje

An unprecedented event on the South Lawn ended with Topuria being beaten for the first time, as Gaethje finally became undisputed lightweight champion

The Independent UK

UFC 250 start time fights tonight live, main card: How to watch MMA fights from White House lawn as Donald Trump hosts Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje, Alex Pereira, other matches

UFC Freedom 250 tonight live: UFC has said it spent more than $60 million on the event and will not make a profit.

The Economic Times

UFC Freedom 250 weigh-in LIVE: Joe Rogan ‘screws up’ as host while fans boo foreign White House fighters

Ahead of Sunday’s remarkable fights on the South Lawn, fighters tipped the scales at the Ellipse

The Independent UK

Topuria vs Gaethje: Who Is Winning the Net Worth Battle Ahead of UFC Freedom 250?

The UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House marks a historic moment, featuring high-profile fights and celebrating 250 years of the United States. Top fighters like Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje headline the event.

International Business Times UK

Inside the crowd drawn to Trump’s UFC Freedom 250 fight at the White House

Throngs of UFC fans have descended on the nation's capital for an usual fight night at the White House

The Independent UK

Meet Ilia Topuria, the stone-cold fighter headlining the UFC’s remarkable White House event

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Before the unbeaten champion eyes another iconic KO as he defends his title against USA’s Justin Gaethje, he speaks to Alex Pattle about the fight of his life on the South Lawn – and why he’s ‘already lived it’

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UFC Freedom 250 press conference LIVE: Dana White ends Lincoln Memorial event after divorce insult

Two days before a UFC fight card at the White House, headliner Ilia Topuria was once again the subject of jibes from controversial heavyweight Josh Hokit

International Business Times UK

Where to Watch UFC Freedom 250: Live Stream, Start Time and Fight Card for Alex Pereira vs Ciryl Gane

UFC Freedom 250, held at the White House, features championship bouts with top fighters like Ilia Topuria and Alex Pereira. The event promises high stakes and historic significance.

Evening Standard

UFC White House: Start time, fight card, TV channel, weather forecast, odds for Freedom 250 event

Thunderstorms could threaten event being held on President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday

International Business Times UK

10 Photos of Ilia Topuria: Quick Facts, Personal Life, Fame and Historic UFC White House Event

A quick look at Ilia Topuria's journey to becoming a two-division UFC champion and headlining the historic event at the White House.

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The Independent UK

UFC White House headliners trade digs ahead of fight

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The Independent UK

UFC White House fighters Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje trade insults about ‘divorce’ and family

Topuria will defend his lightweight title against interim champion Gaethje on Sunday

Sports Illustrated

Topuria vs Gaethje: What Prediction Markets Say About the UFC Freedom 250 Main Event

Kalshi and Polymarket are heavily in favor of Ilia Topuria beating Justin Gaethje. Fight props are leaning on Topuria finishing Gaethje early on.

The Independent UK

Alex Pereira predicts exact size for UFC heavyweight debut at White House: ‘Not too heavy’

The ex-middleweight and light-heavyweight champion will vie for interim gold at heavyweight, as he fights Ciryl Gane on the South Lawn

Sports Illustrated

Kalshi Has Great Odds for Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje for UFC Freedom 250

Ilia Topuria is an overwhelming favorite against Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250. There is more value on Kalshi rather than sportsbooks.

International Business Times UK

Trump's White House UFC Event Will Only Feature Troops Who 'Look Good on Camera', Officials Confirm

The Pentagon is screening troops by waistline for Trump's UFC event, requiring them to meet fitness standards and fund their own travel, sparking criticism from veterans' groups.

The Independent UK

UFC White House fight: What to know about security plans after recent shootings raise concerns

A gunman was shot dead at a White House security checkpoint this week, with the UFC’s fight card looming

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