Red Corner
Ilia Topuria
"El Matador"
17-0
VS
Blue Corner
Justin Gaethje
"The Highlight"
27-5
175cmReach vs 178cm
4.65SLpM vs 6.32
Red Corner · Champion
Ilia
Topuria
17-0 · El Matador · Spain
UFC White House
VS
Lightweight Title · 5×5 Rounds
Saturday, June 14, 2026 · 8 PM ET
Blue Corner · Challenger
Justin
Gaethje
27-5 · The Highlight · USA
Live from the South Lawn · 7-Fight Main Card · No Prelims
UFC White House: Complete Guide to UFC Freedom Fights 250
On June 14, 2026, the UFC takes over the South Lawn of the White House for the most politically charged fight night in the sport's history. This is your complete guide to UFC White House, officially branded UFC Freedom Fights 250 — seven championship-tier fights, zero prelims, and a main event that crowns the next king of the lightweight division. Bookmark this page; every link below opens a deeper dive.
The Full 7-Fight Main Card
Red Corner
Alex Pereira
"Poatan"
13-3
VS
Blue Corner
Ciryl Gane
"Bon Gamin"
13-2 (1 NC)
201cmReach vs 203cm
5.4SLpM vs 5.1
Red Corner
Sean O'Malley
"Sugar"
19-3 (1 NC)
VS
Blue Corner
Aiemann Zahabi
14-2
183cmReach vs 173cm
5.92SLpM vs 3.41
Red Corner
Derrick Lewis
"The Black Beast"
29-13 (1 NC)
VS
Blue Corner
Josh Hokit
9-0
201cmReach vs 196cm
2.41SLpM vs 4.8
Red Corner
Mauricio Ruffy
13-2
VS
Blue Corner
Michael Chandler
"Iron"
23-10
188cmReach vs 175cm
4.9SLpM vs 4.2
Red Corner
Bo Nickal
8-1
VS
Blue Corner
Kyle Daukaus
17-4 (1 NC)
196cmReach vs 196cm
2.9SLpM vs 3.1
Red Corner
Diego Lopes
27-8
VS
Blue Corner
Steve Garcia
"Mean Machine"
19-5
183cmReach vs 178cm
5.7SLpM vs 5
What Is It
UFC at the White House
A historic outdoor pay-per-view staged on the White House South Lawn, announced jointly by President Donald Trump and UFC CEO Dana White. It is the first major combat-sports event ever held on the executive grounds. Read the full venue story →
Why It Matters
Two Titles in Play
Topuria defends the lightweight crown, while Pereira's heavyweight test against Gane reshuffles the entire division. Add Chandler, O'Malley, Bo Nickal and Derrick Lewis and you have the deepest stacked card of 2026. Get expert picks →
How To Watch
PPV on ESPN+
Main card streams live on ESPN+ PPV starting at 8 PM ET. International broadcasters carry the South Lawn feed simultaneously. Start times by time zone →
Lines are moving fast.
See the latest UFC White House odds and movement notes for every bout.
Quick FAQ
When is UFC White House?
Saturday, June 14, 2026, with the main card opening at 8 PM ET on the South Lawn of the White House.
Are there prelims?
No. Freedom Fights 250 is a seven-fight main card only — every bout is part of the PPV.
Who fights in the main event?
Lightweight champion Ilia Topuria defends against former interim champion Justin Gaethje in a five-round title fight.
How much is the PPV?
Pricing follows the standard ESPN+ PPV model (expected around $79.99 USD), bundled with an ESPN+ subscription.
Will Trump and Dana White attend?
Yes. President Trump and UFC CEO Dana White are confirmed in attendance — the event was their joint announcement.