Jimmy Robles
On Sunday night the action continues in the nation’s capital as the leading MMA promotion returns for a historic card when they present UFC Freedom 250.
The card is set to take place at The White House in Washington, D.C. In what will be the first-ever professional sporting event held at the U.S. President’s residence. UFC Freedom 250 will be headlined by a unification bout at 155 pounds, when UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria (17-0) makes his first title defense against interim lightweight titleholder Justin Gaethje (27-5).
In the co-main event two-division UFC champion Alex Pereira (13-3) makes his heavyweight debut against Ciryl Gane (13-2), in a clash for the interim UFC heavyweight title. “Poatan” aims to become the first fighter in UFC history to win a title in three weight classes.
Fan favorites Diego Lopes, Josh Hokit, and former 135-pound kingpin Sean O’Malley are also set to make their return on the card.
UFC Freedom 250 Results
Diego Lopes (-150) vs. Steve Garcia (+130)
Lopes def. Garcia by KO (2:42 of Round 2)
Bo Nickal (-330) vs. Kyle Daukaus (+270)
Nickal wins by TKO (4:34 of Round 1)
Mauricio Ruffy (-600) vs. Michael Chandler (+425)
Ruffy def. Chandler by TKO (4:29 of Round 1)
Josh Hokit (-450) vs. Derrick Lewis (+350)
Hokit def. Lewis via TKO (4:09 of Round 2)
Sean O’Malley (-450) vs. Aiemann Zahabi (+350)
O’Malley wins via TKO (4:02 of Round 2)
Alex Pereira (-110) vs. Ciryl Gane (-110)
Gane def. Pereira via TKO (1:27 of Round 2)
Ilia Topuria (-500) vs. Justin Gaethje (+375)
Gaethje def. Topuria via TKO (corner stoppage at 5:00 of Round 4)
