Gaethje shocks Topuria to win UFC lightweight title at White House event

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Justin Gaethje defeated Ilia Topuria via corner stoppage on Sunday night at the White House to win the UFC lightweight title. The bout headlined the first professional sporting event hosted at the White House, part of President Trump's 250th anniversary celebrations.

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In perhaps the biggest upset in UFC history, ‌Gaethje becomes champion after Topuria's corner stops fight.

Gaethje shocks Topuria to win UFC lightweight title at White House event

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