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Donald Trump unveiled a new UFC belt during a meeting with fighters Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje. The fighters previewed the upcoming 'Freedom 250' event, which features two title fights.
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Fighters set to appear on the UFCâs White House card have spent time with Donald Trump ahead of the event.
The $1.5 million ticket price will keep most fans from attending, but the fighters involved in the main event got an early look at whatâs in store.
The four men competing in the two title fights at the top of the âFreedom 250â bill also seemingly found out what they will be fighting for next month.
Ilia Topuria, who has already planned his pre-fight celebrations, was unsurprisingly confident that it will be him leaving the White House with the newly unveiled title.
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During their visit to the White House on May 6, Ilia Topuria, Justin Gaethje, Alex Pereira, and Ciryl Gane stood with Donald Trump in the Oval Office as a new UFC belt was shown off.
Itâs not yet confirmed if this stars-and-stripes themed version will be whatâs on the line at âFreedom 250â, but it was certainly the centre of attention during their visit.
Despite some concerns about Topuria possibly stopping Gaethje in what is supposed to be a celebration of Americaâs birthday, that didnât stop âEl Matadorâ from showing off the new design.
In a clip from the meeting, which was shared by ChampRDS on X (formerly Twitter), Topuria said he hadnât expected Trump to be so friendly before asking him: âWhy did you want to give the toughest test to a friend of yours?â
Gaethje replied: âBecause he knows thatâs what I want,â before Trump asked him how confident he was feeling ahead of his lightweight title defence. Topuria replied:
The exchange ended with a handshake between Topuria and Trump, while Gaethje stood nearby. The moment captured just how much excitement there is around this unique event.
The new UFC belt represents the championship title for the fighters competing in the upcoming 'Freedom 250' event.
Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje are among the fighters competing in the two title fights at the Freedom 250 event.
The high ticket price of $1.5 million is likely aimed at creating an exclusive experience for attendees, limiting access to a select few.

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