Justin Gaethje wins UFC lightweight title at White House event
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Justin Gaethje wins UFC lightweight title at White House event

Trump praised Justin Gaethje as a “Great Fighter” after the 37-year-old stopped undefeated champion Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn.

Richard Miniter
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First Published: July 5, 2026, 9:46 PM EST

WHITE HOUSE — Donald Trump has praised Justin Gaethje as a “Great Fighter” after his UFC world championship victory on a Truth Social post on July 5, 2026 at 4:25 PM EST.