UFC Freedom 250
In The (History) Books …
KO’s, Controversy, & Patriotism!!!
Published
June 14, 2026
10:32 PM PDT
It’s curtains on UFC Freedom 250 … a history-making night at the White House that had everything from an endless stream of knockouts, to an idiotic comment about Michelle Obama.
The judges could’ve just stayed at home, ’cause all seven fights on the card ended in knockout … with the main event being the only scrap that even went past the second round.
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The night started with President Trump and Dana White walking from the Oval Office to a balcony overlooking the Octagon on the South Lawn … before the National Anthem was performed.
Ten fighter jets then did a flyover over the White House.
The first six fights were quick and violent … and then it was time for the main event.
Justin Gaethje and Ilia Topuria was crazy!
Gaethje, a 6-to-1 underdog, pounded Topuria over 20 minutes … and things were so bad for Ilia, his corner stopped the fight after the 4th round.
After the lightweight title was wrapped around Gaethje’s waist, Trump walked into the Octagon with First Lady Melania Trump, and spoke with Justin and his family.
As the group was chatting, there was a huge fireworks show over the Washington Monument.
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But, the most talked-about, and definitely the most controversial, moment of the night came courtesy of heavyweight title contender Josh Hokit.
During his post-fight interview with Joe Rogan, Hokit, who defeated Derrick Lewis, said, “Michelle Obama is a man. Am I right, America?”
The reaction online has been fast and furious … with many condemning Hokit.
From flyovers to political fires, UFC Freedom 250 will go down as one of the craziest nights in combat sports history!
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