Overview
- The UFC held Freedom 250 on the White House South Lawn on June 14, 2026, where Justin Gaethje won the lightweight title when Ilia Topuria did not continue after the fourth round.
- UFC Collectibles listed the red-corner stool used across the card on June 16 and described it as a single, genuine piece of event history.
- Bidding climbed quickly in $100 increments, with outlets reporting dozens of bids and totals that rose above $5,000 before jumping to a reported $9,100 bid plus buyer’s premium by June 22.
- The auction listing and photos note the stool was used by multiple red-corner fighters on the night, and UFC officials have pointed to strong merchandise sales tied to the high-profile White House staging.
- The sale has amplified debate over Topuria’s exit — Dana White has rejected the claim that Topuria quit — and could keep the rematch talk and memorabilia market attention focused on the lightweight division.