Dana White kept teasing the MMA community with a big lineup for the UFC White House card following Donald Trump’s announcement of the event in July 2025.
UFC fans had constantly made their guesses and predictions for which battles would take place on this historic fight night, as all the business was confidential until UFC 326.
UFC Freedom 250, the event name, features six bouts that will not disappoint in terms of the quality of action in the Octagon.
All of these fights are definitely fan-friendly and will certainly impress the President of the United States, so here is every fight that will take place at the White House.
Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje
The headliner features a bout for the UFC Lightweight title as the undisputed champion Ilia Topuria defends his belt against the interim champion Justin Gaethje.
‘El Matador’ won the vacant championship in his last fight at UFC 317, where he knocked out Charles Oliveira in the first round to become a UFC two-division champion.
The Georgian is undefeated with 17 victories and has stopped 15 of his opponents, seven by KO/TKO and eight by submission.
‘The Highlight’ won the interim title at UFC 324, where he defeated Paddy Pimblett by unanimous decision to claim his last shot for undisputed gold in the organisation.
The Arizona-born fighter has earned 10 Fight of the Night (FOTN) bonuses in the UFC, all while showing off his MMA record with 20 of his 27 triumphs ending by KO/TKO.
Alex Pereira vs Ciryl Gane
The co-main event is for the interim heavyweight championship as former UFC Middleweight and Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira faces the #1 contender Ciryl Gane.
‘Poatan’ recently vacated the 205-pound title as he eyes becoming the first UFC three-division champion, as the Brazilian continues to be one of the biggest stars in the organisation.
The 38-year-old is one of the deadliest knockout artists in mixed martial arts, salvaging 11 KO/TKO wins in his 16-fight MMA career.
‘Bon Gamin’ last fought for the undisputed heavyweight title against the champion Tom Aspinall at UFC 321, but the exciting clash ended in a no-contest after an accidental eye poke.
The Frenchman is a former UFC Interim Heavyweight Champion, putting himself in familiar territory, and doesn’t often go the distance as he’s earned nine finishes from 13 victories.
Sean O’Malley vs Aiemann Zahabi
This particular contest may be a title eliminator in the bantamweight division, as Sean O’Malley and Aiemann Zahabi hope to earn a championship opportunity.
The 31-year-old American bounced back in his last bout at UFC 324, where he managed to defeat Song Yadong by unanimous decision in an extremely close fight.
The former UFC Bantamweight Champion is hoping to get his rematch with Petr Yan as ‘Suga’ looks to potentially add the 13th knockout win of his MMA career.
The Canadian is currently on a seven-fight win streak following his close split decision victory over Marlon ‘Chito’ Vera at UFC Vancouver, as the 38-year-old is in a rightful position to earn a title shot.
The #6 contender is a fun striker to watch at 135 pounds and could make it a gruelling stand-up battle to the distance as he doesn’t always pull off knockout wins.
Mauricio Ruffy vs Michael Chandler
It’s prospect vs veteran in the MMA scene as Mauricio Ruffy tries to defend his position in the lightweight rankings against Michael Chandler.
The #9 contender redeemed himself in his last matchup at UFC 325, where he shockingly knocked out Rafael Fiziev in the second round to enter the top 15.
The Fighting Nerds mixed martial artist has only gone the distance once in his career, winning 12 of his 15 fights by KO/TKO, as he’s a big problem on the feet.
The Missouri-born fighter is in need of a win as ‘Iron’ has only picked up one victory in his last four fights, currently riding on a three-fight losing streak.
The former Bellator Lightweight Champion has earned five bonuses from seven of his UFC fights, making him one of the most exciting fighters to watch in the sport.
Bo Nickal vs Kyle Daukaus
Next up are two of the most exciting prospects in the middleweight division, as well-balanced fighters Bo Nickal and Kyle Daukaus square off at UFC Freedom 250.
After receiving his first MMA loss, Nickal bounced back with a sublime third-round head kick knockout against Rodolfo Vieira at UFC 322, which left the New York crowd in disbelief.
The 30-year-old has stopped seven of his eight opponents, earning three KO/TKO wins and four submissions as his striking is gradually becoming just as good as his wrestling.
‘The D’Arce Knight’ made his UFC return in 2025, capturing a 43-second knockout win against Michel Pereira at UFC Shanghai and a 50-second submission victory over Gerald Meerschaert at UFC 322.
The Philadelphia-born mixed martial artist is a submission specialist and has choked or tapped out 12 of the 17 opponents he has conquered over.
Diego Lopes vs Steve Garcia
Finally, a featherweight battle which starts off the fight card and will bring a lot of high-level momentum as Diego Lopes comes face-to-face with Steve Garcia.
The #2 contender failed to capture the 145-pound title in a rematch at UFC 325, losing once again by unanimous decision to Alexander Volkanovski, as he has to defend his position in the top 15.
The Brazilian has 23 finishes on his MMA record, including 11 knockouts and 12 submissions, as winning by decision is rare.
The ‘Mean Machine’ is on a seven-fight win streak after defeating David Onama by first-round TKO in the headliner of UFC Vegas 110 and is in a position where he’s one fight away from a title shot.
The #9 contender may just be the most dangerous knockout artist at featherweight, as 15 of his 19 triumphs in MMA have ended by KO/TKO.