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UFC White House Card Predictions: Expert Picks and Odds for Freedom 250 MMA Event
CBS Sports writers picked Ilia Topuria to stop Justin Gaethje and Alex Pereira to beat Ciryl Gane on a card with two title fights.
UFC Freedom 250 takes place on Sunday, June 14, 2026, on the South Lawn of the White House, offering fighters a historic opportunity to stake their claim to sports history at the presidential venue.
Celebrating 250 years of America, the event coincides with President Donald Trump's birthday, with fighters set to compete at The People's House as part of this patriotic milestone.
Lightweight champion Ilia Topuria defends his title against interim champion Justin Gaethje in the main event, while former multi-division champion Alex Pereira faces Ciryl Gane for the vacant interim heavyweight title.
Undefeated at 17-0, Topuria enters as the-535 favorite per DraftKings Sportsbook, while Gaethje said he has "Miracle on Ice type of energy" and wants to "inspire this country."
Bo Nickal faces Kyle Daukaus amid added pressure performing before the President, while Paramount+ streams the event exclusively, offering subscribers access to the entire card.