UFC has officially announced the full card for the historic UFC Freedom 250 tournament, which will take place on June 14 on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. This is the first event of such magnitude in the promotion's history to be held on the grounds of the US president's residence.
The main event of the evening will be a lightweight title fight. Current champion Ilia Topuria will face interim belt holder Justin Gaethje. This fight promises to be an epic clash of exquisite technique against fierce aggression.
In the co-main event, spectators will witness a battle for the interim heavyweight title. Alex Pereira, who has already claimed gold in two divisions, will face Ciryl Gane. The Brazilian has the chance to make UFC history as the first fighter to become a champion in three weight classes.
The third most significant fight on the card will be a bantamweight bout between former champion Sean O'Malley and Aiemann Zahabi. The winner is likely to earn a title shot in one of the promotion's most stacked divisions.
The full main card is complemented by exciting matchups: Mauricio Ruffi vs. Michael Chandler in lightweight, where youth and experience will clash; Bo Nickal will meet Kyle Daukaus in the middleweight division; and Diego Lopez will take on Steve Garcia in the featherweight division.
The card announcement took place during the UFC 326 broadcast, and the promotion emphasizes the patriotic nature of the event. The broadcast is scheduled on CBS and Paramount+, with capacity limited to about 5000 seats to maintain the unique atmosphere.
