On 14 June 2026, the UFC made history when the Octagon was set up on the South Lawn of the White House for UFC Freedom 250, celebrating 250 years of American independence.
To mark the occasion, OPRO, the official licensed mouthguard of the UFC, created the Official OPRO x UFC Stars and Stripes Instant Custom-Fit Mouthguard. Combining the American flag with OPRO's advanced fitting technology, it's built for performance on MMA's biggest stage.
Instant Custom-Fit earned OPRO a King's Award for Enterprise: Innovation, and this red, white and blue edition brings that award-winning fit to every athlete who trains.
The Story Behind the Design: UFC Freedom 250
UFC Freedom 250 took place on 14 June 2026 on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C. Named for the 250th anniversary of American independence, it is believed to be the first professional sporting event ever staged at the White House.
For a sport that began in small venues and grew into a global phenomenon, it was a landmark night, and the inspiration behind the Stars and Stripes design.
UFC Freedom 250: The Headline Fights
Two title fights topped the card on the South Lawn. Justin Gaethje won the lightweight title from Ilia Topuria, and Ciryl Gane stopped Alex Pereira to claim the interim heavyweight title.
The Official OPRO x UFC Stars and Stripes Mouthguard
Inspired by UFC Freedom 250, the Stars and Stripes mouthguard features a red, white and blue American flag design.
Like every OPRO Instant Custom-Fit mouthguard, it's made in our UK lab and moulds exactly to your teeth at home, giving you a dentist-level fit in minutes. It's slim and comfortable to wear, with triple-layer protection, and it's the same technology trusted by professional athletes and elite teams.
What Is an Instant Custom-Fit Mouthguard?
A traditional custom mouthguard usually means visiting a dentist, having an impression taken and waiting weeks for it to be made. Instant Custom-Fit changes that. You heat the mouthguard in hot water for 30 seconds, then bite into OPRO's patented Impression Tray for 60 seconds. The tray uses the natural pressure of your jaw to mould the mouthguard closely around your teeth, with the same level of detail as a dentist's impression. It's all done at home in around two minutes.
Whether you're training for your first fight or stepping into the cage, protection that fits properly matters. For more on choosing the right mouthguard for combat sports, read Kickboxing to MMA: What I Wish I Knew About Cardio, Injuries, and Gear.
