Justin Gaethje stunned Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250 on the White House South Lawn on Sunday night, with the American landing a punishing left-right combination in the third round to secure an upset win in front of President Donald Trump as he marked his 80th birthday. The fight ended after Topuria's corner called it off following the fourth round, bringing a dramatic close to a headline bout that had been billed as one of the strangest nights in UFC history.
JUSTIN GAETHJE UPSETS ILIA TOPURIA AT THE WHITE HOUSE 🇺🇸🏆 https://t.co/Mn1Fhx8CER
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