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Where will UFC Freedom 250 be held?

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UFC Freedom 250 was held on the South Lawn of the White House on June 14, 2026. It was by invitation only, with seating for less than 5,000 people. However, thousands watched the event at the Ellipse, a nearby park. UFC Freedom 250 featured seven matches, two of which were title bouts. Justin Gaethje (U.S.) defeated Ilia Topuria (Georgia) in a title unification bout for the undisputed lightweight championship, while Ciryl Gane (France) beat Alex Pereira (Brazil) for the interim heavyweight title. The event highlighted the UFC’s longstanding association with Pres. Donald Trump, who has attended numerous UFC events, including several while in office. The date of the event coincided with Trump’s 80th birthday.