WASHINGTON, DC — UFC Freedom 250 took place on the South Lawn of the White House on June 14, 2026. The event was organized as a commemorative celebration of President Donald Trump's 80th birthday.

The main event featured Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje, ending after the fourth round when Topuria could not continue. Approximately 4,300 spectators watched from the South Lawn, including 1,200 military servicemembers. More than 80,000 ticket holders viewed the event from the Ellipse, and corporate sponsors contributed $1 million each to fund the event.

Fighters in the event received partial compensation in cryptocurrency through World Liberty Financial, a corporate entity associated with Trump. The event included military jet flyovers, and promotional materials distributed during the event depicted Trump as a "God-King" and an agent of destiny. The ring for the event was positioned under a 92-foot-tall, 600-ton steel structure known as the Claw. The lighting from the Claw reportedly distracted pilots landing at Reagan National Airport.

Heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury attended the event wearing a black suit adorned with fake gemstones and a red and white cap that read "Trump for Prime Minister." On June 16, 2026, the FBI announced it had disrupted an alleged plot to attack structures near the event using drones equipped with explosives. The thwarted plot reportedly included plans for snipers to fire upon attendees and a second team to force entry through White House gates. Five suspects are in custody regarding the alleged plot, and the FBI investigation remains active.

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