Topuria unifies titles vs Gaethje at Freedom 250

Lightweight champion Ilia Topuria is set to defend against interim champ Justin Gaethje at Freedom 250 on June 14 in Washington D.C. Gaethje earned the shot via recent unanimous decision win, topping rankings ahead of Arman Tsarukyan. This superfight unifies titles and tests Topuria's striking against Gaethje's power in a high-stakes lightweight clash. A Topuria win cements dominance; Gaethje victory flips the division. Expect major hype as it anchors summer schedule.