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US star Gaethje wins at Trump's UFC White House show

US star Gaethje wins at Trump's UFC White House show
BBC News Monday 15 June 2026, 06:39 UTC 1 min read
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Justin Gaethje provides a perfect ending for American spectators at the White House, including President Donald Trump, as he shocks Ilia Topuria to win the UFC undisputed lightweight title.

Justin Gaethje provides a perfect ending for American spectators at the White House, including President Donald Trump, as he shocks Ilia Topuria to win the UFC undisputed lightweight title.
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