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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Alex Pattle

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

Justin Gaethje UFC United States Ilia Topuria White House (Facility) Alex Pereira
  • Justin Gaethje achieved a major upset at UFC Freedom 250, defeating Ilia Topuria via corner stoppage to claim the undisputed UFC lightweight title, marking Topuria's first professional career loss.
  • The event took place on the White House’s South Lawn, commemorating 250 years of the United States and coinciding with the 80th birthday of US President Donald Trump.
  • Gaethje, who entered the bout as a significant underdog, secured the undisputed championship on his third attempt after previous title challenges against Khabib Nurmagomedov and Charles Oliveira.
  • The fight was controversially allowed to continue after the third round despite a doctor advising the referee to stop the bout due to the damage sustained by Topuria, who was eventually unable to proceed after the fourth round.
  • In the co-main event, Ciryl Gane delivered another upset by stopping Alex Pereira in the second round to win the interim heavyweight belt, preventing Pereira from becoming the first three-weight champion in UFC history.

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

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