WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 15: Justin Gaethje walks out of the Oval Office and along the colonnade as he arrives for a lightweight title bout against Ilia Topuria during UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House on June 15, 2026 in Washington, DC. President Trump is hosting a series of Ultimate Fighting Championship matches on his 80th birthday, which the White House is calling "a once-in-a-generation celebration of the American fighting spirit." (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 15: Ilia Topuria walks out of the Oval Office and along the colonnade as he arrives for a lightweight title bout against Justin Gaethje during UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House on June 15, 2026 in Washington, DC. President Trump is hosting a series of Ultimate Fighting Championship matches on his 80th birthday, which the White House is calling "a once-in-a-generation celebration of the American fighting spirit." (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 15: U.S. President Donald Trump (wearing white hat) and UFC President and CEO Dana White stand in the Octagon after Justin Gaethje defeated Ilia Topuria in a lightweight title bout at the UFC Freedom 250 fights taking place on the South Lawn of the White House on June 15, 2026 in Washington, DC. Trump was hosting a series of Ulitmate Fight Championship matches on his 80th birthday, which the White House is calling "a once-in-a-generation celebration of the American fighting spirit.” (Photo by Jacquelyn Martin- Pool/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 15: U.S. President Donald Trump (wearing white hat) and UFC President and CEO Dana White stand in the Octagon after Justin Gaethje defeated Ilia Topuria in a lightweight title bout at the UFC Freedom 250 fights taking place on the South Lawn of the White House on June 15, 2026 in Washington, DC. Trump was hosting a series of Ulitmate Fight Championship matches on his 80th birthday, which the White House is calling "a once-in-a-generation celebration of the American fighting spirit.” (Photo by Jacquelyn Martin- Pool/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 15: Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner leave the Octagon after Justin Gaethje defeated Ilia Topuria in a lightweight title bout at the UFC Freedom 250 fights taking place on the South Lawn of the White House on June 15, 2026 in Washington, DC. Trump was hosting a series of Ulitmate Fight Championship matches on his 80th birthday, which the White House is calling "a once-in-a-generation celebration of the American fighting spirit.” (Photo by Jacquelyn Martin- Pool/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 15: U.S. President Donald Trump (wearing white hat) leaves the Octagon to congratulate Justin Gaethje on his win over Ilia Topuria in a lightweight title bout at the UFC Freedom 250 fights taking place on the South Lawn of the White House on June 15, 2026 in Washington, DC. Trump was hosting a series of Ulitmate Fight Championship matches on his 80th birthday, which the White House is calling "a once-in-a-generation celebration of the American fighting spirit.” (Photo by Jacquelyn Martin- Pool/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 15: U.S. President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, UFC CEO Dana White and other guests gather inside the Octagon at UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House on June 15, 2026 in Washington, DC. President Donald Trump is hosting a series of Ultimate Fighting Championship matches on his 80th birthday, which the White House is calling "a once-in-a-generation celebration of the American fighting spirit.” (Photo by Evan Vucci - Pool/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 15: U.S. President Donald Trump talks to UFC CEO Dana White during UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House on June 15, 2026 in Washington, DC. President Donald Trump is hosting a series of Ultimate Fighting Championship matches on his 80th birthday, which the White House is calling "a once-in-a-generation celebration of the American fighting spirit.” (Photo by Evan Vucci - Pool/Getty Images)