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Posted March 8, 2026

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This Twitter post announces the official bout list for UFC Freedom 250, dubbed #UFCWhiteHouse, a historic MMA event on June 14, 2026, at the White House South Lawn in Washington, D.C. The main event features lightweight champion Ilia Topuria defending against interim champ Justin Gaethje, with co-main Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight title. Additional bouts include Sean O'Malley vs. Ian Zahabi, Mauricio Ruffy vs. Michael Chandler, Bo Nickal vs. Kyle Daukaus, and Diego Lopes vs. Steve Garcia, airing live on Paramount+ to celebrate the U.S. 250th anniversary, Flag Day, and President Trump's 80th birthday.

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The post is trending due to the fresh announcement made during the UFC 326 broadcast on March 7, 2026, revealing blockbuster title fights for an unprecedented White House event. The patriotic timing aligning with major U.S. milestones and Trump's involvement has sparked massive buzz among MMA fans. Its viral graphics and 'HISTORY WILL BE MADE' hype are amplifying shares on social media.

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  • 1The event coincides with President Donald Trump's 80th birthday on June 14, 2026, which he personally announced during a 2025 speech.
  • 2Ilia Topuria won the lightweight title with a first-round knockout of Charles Oliveira after moving up from featherweight.
  • 3Justin Gaethje is a two-time interim champion seeking his first undisputed UFC belt after defeating Paddy Pimblett in January 2026.
  • 4Alex Pereira aims for a historic third UFC belt in the co-main against Ciryl Gane, who has losses only to Francis Ngannou and Jon Jones.
  • 5Weigh-ins are planned at the Lincoln Memorial, marking UFC's third D.C. event since 2019.

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THE OFFICIAL BOUT LIST FOR #UFCWhiteHouse

[ LIVE Sunday June 14 on @ParamountPlus ] https://t.co...