UFC Freedom 250 Results: Bonus Winners, Highlights And Reaction
The UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House featured seven fights, all ending in KO or TKO, with Justin Gaethje winning the lightweight championship via fifth-round corner stoppage over Ilia Topuria. Ciryl Gane became the interim UFC heavyweight champion with a second-round TKO over Alex Pereira, while Sean O’Malley earned Performance of the Night for a second-round KO over Aieman Zahabi.
The UFC Freedom 250 card, held at the White House, delivered seven fights, all concluding with KO or TKO finishes. Justin Gaethje secured a historic upset victory over Ilia Topuria in the main event, winning the UFC lightweight championship via a fifth-round corner stoppage. Gaethje earned a combined $825,000 in bonuses for his Performance of the Night and Fight of the Night wins, totaling $425,000 and $400,000 respectively. Topuria nearly finished the fight in the second round with body shots and a near-submission attempt but faltered in the later rounds due to eye damage. In the co-main event, Ciryl Gane defeated Alex Pereira via second-round TKO, claiming the interim UFC heavyweight championship. Gane outpaced Pereira, landing a power jab followed by relentless strikes that forced referee Herb Dean to halt the fight. The event also crowned Sean O’Malley as Performance of the Night winner after a second-round KO over Aieman Zahabi, highlighted by a dramatic walk-off finish and salute. Other fighters earning bonuses for finishes included Diego Lopes, Bo Nickal, Mauricio Ruffy, Josh Hokit, and Gane. All seven bouts ended decisively, with no submissions or decisions, marking a night dominated by explosive knockout performances. The card concluded with Gaethje’s championship win cementing his legacy as a top contender in the UFC lightweight division.
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