Report: Justin Gaethje scores huge upset over Ilia Topuria at UFC White House to realise career-long dream

Justin Gaethje scored a huge upset in the main event of UFC Freedom 250, beating Ilia Topuria via corner stoppage to finally win undisputed gold.

The stoppage came between the fourth round and the fifth and final frame, as Topuria was unable to continue after sustaining significant damage across 20 minutes of brutal action. The fight had nearly been stopped after round three, when a doctor advised referee Marc Goddard to halt the bout, but Goddard let it continue.

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Gaethje’s walkout before reaching mountain top

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They don’t half know how to go over the top, don’t the Americans!

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Topuria hospitalised after pummelling defeat

We have never seen Ilia Topuria lose a fight, let alone leave the Octagon looking completely bludgeoned.

He’s been transported to hospital, with Dana White fearing he may have a broken orbital bone.

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Eric Trump calls out ‘AI generated screenshots’ after post claims he asked UFC Freedom 250 commentator if fights were ‘rigged’

Eric Trump forcefully denied online allegations that he sought insider information about the UFC Freedom 250 event being held Sunday at the White House.

In a series of social media statements, the president’s second son responded to screenshots from Daniel Cormier that appeared to show him asking whether the fights were “rigged,” dismissing them as fabricated by artificial intelligence.

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Trump’s highly anticipated White House UFC match sees few recognizable guests

Jared Leto, Jason Statham, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Saved By The Bell star Mario Lopez had also reportedly been invited to the mixed martial arts event by UFC president and CEO Dana White, but they were also absent at the event.

While the unprecedented event was snubbed by the A-list crowd, Mark Zuckerberg and British boxer Tyson Fury were notable names to make appearances at Trump’s 80th birthday bash.

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WATCH: Donald Trump and Dana White arrive on White House balcony to attend UFC Freedom Fight Trump and Dana White arrive on White House balcony to attend UFC Freedom Fight

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