Topuria vs Gaethje set for White House UFC card

UFC announced UFC Freedom Fights 250 at the White House on June 14, headlined by lightweight title fight between champion Ilia Topuria and interim champ Justin Gaethje. Co-main features Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane for interim heavyweight title, as Tom Aspinall recovers from eye injuries. Additional bouts: Sean O'Malley vs. Aiemann Zahabi (bantamweight), Mauricio Ruffy vs. Michael Chandler (lightweight), Bo Nickal vs. Kyle Daukaus (middleweight), Diego Lopes vs. Steve Garcia (featherweight). Timed for US 250th anniversary and Trump's 80th birthday, it elevates UFC's prestige. Impacts lightweight unification and heavyweight interim picture amid Aspinall's absence. More details on venue logistics expected.