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Justin Gaethje looks to represent America as he competes for the UFC lightweight title on the White House lawn on June 14.
UFC Freedom 250 celebrates America’s 250th birthday, on President Donald Trump’s birthday.
Gaethje (27-5), the former BMF Champion, attempts to be an American hero, winning gold from the Georgian and Spanish fighter. Topuria (17-0), a two-division champion, returns to action and looks to dismantle another opponent.
There’s been plenty of tension between the two fighters leading up to fight night. However, Topuria, who has taken out Alexander Volkanovski, Max Holloway, and Charles Oliveira, credited Gaethje’s skills before adding that his style will result in him standing tall.
"Now with Justin Gaethje, everyone is saying, 'This is a super easy fight, he's going to get knocked out really fast,' but they're forgetting that Justin Gaethje is a very tough guy with a ton of experience," Topuria to Alvaro Colmenero via Championship Rounds and MMA Junkie.
"It's a tough fight, but at the same time, like we always say, there are levels to this. Everyone has their moment, and I feel like this is my moment, and victory will be mine.”
The co-feature will see a massive heavyweight clash when Alex Pereira faces Ciryl Gane for the interim UFC heavyweight title. Pereira attempts to win a title in his third weight class. Gane (13-2, 1 NC) hasn’t lost a fight since 2023.
The winner will face Tom Aspinall, who has been dealing with an eye injury after facing Gane.
Do you want to buy UFC Freedom 250? Here's all you need to know to watch the event, including the price.
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How much is UFC Freedom 250? Price, cost to watch Topuria vs. Gaethje
UFC Freedom 250 does not require a pay-per-view purchase — you just need an active Paramount+ subscription.
Paramount+ plans
- Paramount+ Essential (ad-supported): $8.99/month or $89.99/year
- Paramount+ Premium (ad-free): $13.99/month or $139.99/year
Beyond UFC, Paramount+ includes a wide mix of live sports and programming, plus thousands of on-demand movies and shows, so you can stream events and entertainment on your phone, TV, or laptop.
How to watch UFC Freedom 250: Topuria vs. Gaethje
| Country | Date | Channel + Live Stream (main card) |
| United States | Sunday, June 14 | Paramount+ |
| Canada | Sunday, June 14 | Sportsnet+ |
| United Kingdom | Monday, June 15 | TNT Sports, Paramount+ |
| Australia | Monday, June 15 | Main Event Kayo Sports |
What time is UFC Freedom 250: Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje today?
The main card starts at 8 p.m. ET. The main event should start around 11:30 p.m. ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
Check out the various times depending on your region.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Main Event Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (ET) | Sunday, June 14 | 8 p.m. | 11:30 p.m. |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Sunday, June 14 | 5 p.m. | 8:30 p.m. |
| UK and Ireland | Monday, June 15 | 1 a.m. BST | 4:30 a.m. BST |
| Australia | Monday, June 15 | 10 a.m. AEST | 1:30 a.m. AEST |
UFC Freedom 250 full fight card for Topuria vs. Gaethje
- Ilia Topuria (c) (-470) vs. Justin Gaethje (+360) for the UFC lightweight title
- Alex Pereira (-108) vs. Ciryl Gane (-112) for the interim heavyweight title
- Sean O'Malley (-410) vs. Aiemann Zahabi (+320); Bantamweights
- Josh Hokit (-425) vs. Derrick Lewis (+330); Heavyweights
- Mauricio Ruffy (-700) vs. Michael Chandle (+500)r; Lightweights
- Bo Nickal (-345) vs. Kyle Daukaus (+275); Middleweights
- Diego Lopes (-155) vs. Steve Garcia (+130); Featherweights
*betting odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook
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