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Justin Gaethje just pulled off a major upset at UFC Freedom 250, forcing Ilia Topuria to retire on his stool at the end of Round 4 to capture the undisputed UFC lightweight title. The event was held on the White House South Lawn, adding to the moment's magnitude.
Justin Gaethje, an American UFC lightweight fighter, is trending after defeating Ilia Topuria by retirement at UFC Freedom 250 to win the undisputed lightweight title.
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"snippet": "Gaethje's victory over “The Baddy” put him in line for a shot at Topuria, and the pair will face off to unify the titles on Sunday night in Washington, D.C..",
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