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UFC Sets White House Fight Night for June 14 as Topuria Faces Gaethje

The White House card folds a commercial fight night into America250 celebrations tied to the president’s 80th birthday.

Overview

  • The event, presented at the White House on Wednesday, will feature an outdoor octagon on the grounds with space for about 4,000 fans.
  • Ilia Topuria, an unbeaten lightweight champion, will face interim titleholder Justin Gaethje in the main event to unify the belt.
  • Alex Pereira is slated to meet Ciryl Gane for an interim heavyweight title on the same card.
  • Organizers outlined plans for large auxiliary screens near the site to let crowds watch from surrounding areas, with the full card, ticketing, and security details still pending.
  • Paramount+ will stream the event in Argentina and Latin America as part of the UFC’s regional broadcast plan.