Unless Mother Nature says otherwise, the UFC will make history tonight when the South Lawn of the White House hosts some of the best MMA fighters in the world in UFC Freedom 250.
That includes the undefeated Ilia Topuria, who will be defending his lightweight belt against the heavily backed Justin Gaethje. UFC Freedom 250 odds are available for every bout on the card, with co-main event Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane seen as the closest to a coin flip following Saturday's official weigh-in results.
Here are the latest UFC odds and betting lines for the full UFC Freedom 250 fight card.
- UPDATE: The production of UFC Freedom 250 will start at 8 p.m. ET, and fights will begin at 9 p.m., due to inclement weather.
UFC Freedom 250 odds
| Fighter | Odds to win |
|---|---|
| Ilia Topuria Justin Gaethje |
-475 +375 |
| Alex Pereira Ciryl Gane |
-110 -110 |
| Sean O'Malley Aiemann Zahabi |
-450 +350 |
| Mauricio Ruffy Michael Chandler |
-550 +450 |
| Bo Nickal Kyle Daukaus |
-330 +260 |
| Diego Lopes Steve Garcia |
-135 +115 |
| Josh Hokit Derrick Lewis |
-450 +350 |
Odds via BET99, one of our best UFC betting sites as of 6-14.
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UFC Freedom 250 fight card odds
Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje Odds
Ilia Topuria enters this main event clash trailing only Islam Makhachev as the pound-for-pound No. 1 men’s fighter in the UFC, boasting a 17-0 record that includes three straight knockout wins.
As a result, Justin Gaethje is listed as a massive underdog, though he's fresh off decision wins over both Paddy Pimblett and Rafael Fiziev.
Ilia Topuria is putting together one of the most impressive runs in the history of the sport, coming off knockout wins over former champions Alexander Volkanovski, Max Holloway, and Charles Oliveira.
Add in his undefeated 17-0 record, a nine-year age advantage, and the fact that Justin Gaethje absorbs a ridiculous 7.05 significant strikes per minute, and the matchup heavily favors Topuria. Expect the string of KO victories vs legendary opponents to continue. - Joe Osborne
More UFC Freedom 250 betting info
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- UFC Freedom 250 win probabilities
- Topuria vs. Gaethje predictions
- Pereira vs. Gane predictions
- O'Malley vs. Zahabi predictions
- Hokit vs. Lewis predictions
- Nickal vs. Daukaus predictions
- Lopez vs. Garcia predictions
- Ruffy vs. Chandler predictions
Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane odds
After losing the light heavyweight championship to Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313, Alex Pereira got his revenge at UFC 320, making quick work of Ankalaev with a first-round TKO.
Eleven of Pereira’s 13 wins have come by knockout, and he’s listed as an ever-so-slight favorite over Ciryl Gane, whose most recent loss came by submission to Jon Jones in 2023.
Pick to win: Alex Pereira
On paper, there are reasons to like Cyril Gane, but I have serious doubts about whether he can rise to the occasion in such a high-profile spot.
The last time he had this many eyes on him was vs. Jon Jones in 2023, and he responded with the worst performance of his career, where he was submitted in the opening round.
Pereira should have no problem dealing with the pressure. His last six fights have all been main event championship matchups, and he won five of them by KO/TKO. - Joe Osborne
Sean O'Malley vs. Aiemann Zahabi odds
Sean O'Malley stopped looking invincible after suffering back-to-back defeats at the hands of Merab Dvalishvili, but he bounced back against Song Yadong at UFC 324.
O'Malley now draws a favorable matchup against Aiemann Zahabi, who, despite holding a 14-2 record in the Octagon, has yet to face anyone of the caliber of “Sugar.”
Pick to win: Aiemann Zahabi
Sean O’Malley is the most overvalued fighter on this card, and his best days might already be behind him. He hasn’t finished an opponent in almost three years.
Additionally, squeaking out a win over Song Yadong following consecutive one-sided losses shouldn’t have him in this territory as a -425 favorite. Despite being older, Zahabi is the more emerging fighter and enters this fight with a lot more momentum, riding a seven-fight win streak.
At +320, the Canadian is very much worth a shot. - Joe Osborne
UFC Freedom 250 picks to win
- Mauricio Ruffy (-650)
- Bo Nickal (-370)
- Steve Garcia (+145)
- Josh Hokit (-340)
Mauricio Ruffy vs. Michael Chandler odds
Fresh off a Performance of the Night showing at UFC 325, Rafael Fiziev will look to keep his momentum going against Michael Chandler, who has dropped five of his last six bouts and enters this one as a notable underdog.
Bo Nickal vs. Kyle Daukaus odds
Bo Nickal is listed as the clear betting chalk after registering a head-kick KO of Rodolfo Vieira at UFC 322.
However, Kyle Daukaus will be looking to continue his resurgence, having won back-to-back fights inside the distance since returning to the promotion.
Diego Lopes vs. Steve Garcia odds
Diego Lopes hasn’t quite been able to reach the summit in the featherweight division, and he’ll have his hands full against Steve Garcia, who has come out on top in seven straight.
Josh Hokit vs. Derrick Lewis odds
Holding the record for the most knockouts in UFC history, 41-year-old Derrick Lewis isn’t ready to call it a career just yet as he prepares to take on the undefeated Josh Hokit.
Sporting a background in both college wrestling and football, Hokit has been climbing the heavyweight rankings since his highlight-reel appearance on Dana White's Contender Series last summer, following it up with three consecutive victories.
UFC Freedom 250 weather
The weather forecast continues to loom over tonight's activities, with Accuweather calling for a 50% change of rain throughout the evening and a potential for severe thunderstorms in the area.
The event is set to kick off around 8 p.m. ET, and considering UFC pay-per-views are typically scheduled for Saturday nights, rescheduling the event to a different day — especially for a venue like the White House — would be next to impossible.
Considering the amount of money they’ve invested in the event, look for UFC to pull out all stops in trying to get this card in. However, they can only move the card up so far, as punishingly hot conditions are expected during the day, with a "real feel" of 98 degrees.
UFC Freedom 250 FAQ
Where is the UFC Freedom 250 card?
The UFC Freedom 250 card will be fought on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C.
When is the UFC White House card?
The UFC Freedom 250 card at the White House will take place Sunday, June 14 — President Donald Trump's 80th birthday.
How to watch the UFC Freedom 250 card
The UFC White House card will be available at no extra charge to Paramount+ subscribers. The event will begin at 8 p.m. ET and is expected to be simulcast on CBS.
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