WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 14: Justin Gaethje of the United States shakes the hand of US President Donald Trump after defeating Ilia Topuria of Georgia in the UFC Lightweight Championship bout during UFC Freedom 250 at the White House on June 14, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 15: Fireworks go off as America's Justin Gaethje celebrates after defeating Georgia's Ilia Topuria during "UFC Freedom 250" mixed martial arts event 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 Saul Loeb - Pool/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 15: Fireworks go off as America's Justin Gaethje celebrates after defeating Georgia's Ilia Topuria during "UFC Freedom 250" mixed martial arts event 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 Saul Loeb - Pool/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 15: Fireworks explode in the air over 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 Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 15: Fans gather at the UFC Freedom 250 Fan Fest as they watch UFC Freedom 250 which is being held 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 Tom Brenner/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 15: Fans gather at the UFC Freedom 250 Fan Fest as they watch UFC Freedom 250 which is being held 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 Tom Brenner/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 15: U.S. President Donald Trump and UFC President and CEO Dana White 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 today, his 80th birthday, which the White House is calling "a once-in-a-generation celebration of the American fighting spirit." (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 15: Justin Gaethje defeats Ilia Topuria in a lightweight title bout 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 Tom Brenner/Getty Images)