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Latest look at UFC Freedom 250 White House transformation

In less than two weeks, fighters will be making the walk to the octagon on the White House South Lawn.

On June 14, a lightweight title bout between champion Ilia Topuria and interim titleholder Justin Gaethje headlines the UFC Freedom 250 fight card at the White House. In the co-featured fight, former two-division UFC champion Alex Pereira will attempt to make history by winning titles in three different weight classes. "Poatan" takes on former interim heavyweight titleholder Ciryl Gane with the interim championship on the line.

The fight promotion is in the process of transforming the South Lawn into a canopy-covered outdoor arena Check out the latest photos and videos of the UFC Freedom 250 staging.

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This story was originally published June 1, 2026 at 9:28 PM.

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