The UFC returns to our screens later this evening with a one-of-a-kind spectacle at the White House.
It’s without a shadow of a doubt the hottest ticket in town, but unfortunately for MMA fans, tickets did not go on sale to the public. The 5,000 spectators sitting cageside were invited by the UFC, the Trump administration, or are active military members. Tonight’s main event will be headlined by a jaw-dropping clash between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje.
Topuria will be defending his lightweight strap for the first time after winning the coveted gold prize last June after brutally knocking out Charles Oliveira. Gaethje earned his shot at the belt after scoring a decision win over Paddy Pimblett earlier this year. In the co-main event, Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane will trade leather for the interim heavyweight title. And so, here is everything you need to know about tonight’s card…
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