Topuria unifies lightweight title vs. Gaethje June 14

Undisputed lightweight champion Ilia Topuria will face interim lightweight champion Justin Gaethje at Freedom 250 on June 14, 2026, in Washington D.C. Gaethje earned the interim belt by defeating Paddy Pimblett via unanimous decision at UFC 324, claiming the interim title for the second time in his career. This unification bout will determine the division's undisputed champion and will be broadcast on Paramount+. The matchup represents a major title fight between two of the lightweight division's elite competitors.