# @nbcnews on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DZmqWtrD1a4
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/66787076-nbcnews-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-06-15T11:00:50.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** NBC News (@NBCNews) — https://gondola.cc/NBCNews

## Caption

With President Donald Trump watching from a cageside seat next to UFC promoter Dana White, a fighting spectacle like few others in U.S. history unfolded on the South Lawn of the White House.

The "Freedom 250" UFC card at the White House ended after midnight Monday morning with an upset victory by American Justin Gaethje over Ilia Topuria, giving Gaethje the lightweight title belt while handing Topuria the first loss of his career.

The seven-fight UFC card featured lightweights to heavyweights, with several thousand spectators watching on giant video screens on the Ellipse nearby.

Fighters made cinematic entrances out of the White House and into the octagon, flanked by first responders and veterans, even including a Medal of Honor recipient.

Read more at the link in bio.

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| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
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| Cela Migan | @celamigan | https://gondola.cc/celamigan | Social Media Manager |

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