UFC White House Live Weigh-in Results: Updated Weights Revealed for Freedom 250 Full Card
Diego Lopes weighed in twice as an alternate for the lightweight title fight, and the UFC said all 14 fighters hit their marks.
- On Saturday, all 14 fighters slated for UFC Freedom 250 successfully weighed in at the host hotel. Sunday's historic event takes place on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington.
- With a UFC-record $1.65 million in bonuses available, the historic card positions the promotion for one of the most-watched MMA events of all time.
- Featherweight Diego Lopes weighed in at 146 lbs for his bout with Steve Garcia, then returned to the scales at 154 lbs to serve as backup for the main event between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje.
- Joe Rogan hosted ceremonial weigh-ins at the Lincoln Memorial and admitted he "screwed up" when introducing the wrong fighter. A Zac Brown Band concert will soon follow at the Ellipse.
- Seeking to become the UFC's first three-weight champion, Alex Pereira fights Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight title in the co-main event. The main event features lightweight champion Ilia Topuria versus Justin Gaethje in a unification bout.
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