Ilia Topuria credited his brother Aleksandre for saving his MMA career during the UFC Freedom 250 event held on the South Lawn of the White House on June 15, 2026.
In the lightweight title bout, Topuria lost to Justin Gaethje. After the fight, Aleksandre Topuria was seen assisting his brother as they left the octagon.
The event, dubbed "UFC Freedom 250," took place in Washington, DC, marking a rare mixed martial arts card at the presidential residence.
