Gaethje upsets Topuria to win title at UFC Freedom 250 – as it happened

Gaethje is the new undisputed UFC lightweight champion after Topuria retired at the end of round four at White House.

Justin Gaethje celebrates as he holds a US flag.
Justin Gaethje celebrates after defeating Ilia Topuria during UFC Freedom 250 at The White House [Alex Brandon/AP]
By Andrew Semple and Patrick Keddie
Published On 14 Jun 2026

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This page is now closed. Thanks for joining us. These were the updates as Justin Gaethje beat Ilia Topuria in a UFC lightweight mixed martial arts (MMA) title fight on Sunday, June 14: