Dana White announces bonus increases for UFC Freedom 250 at White House
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 8:01 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Dana White confirmed significant bonus increases for fighters at UFC Freedom 250, happening on June 14 at the White House. The event celebrates 250 years of American independence, featuring a main bout between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje. UFC now offers fighters their full purses upfront, eliminating win bonuses. The 'Fight of the Night' bonus has risen to $400,000, while 'Performance of the Night' is now $425,000, funded through a sponsorship agreement. A total budget exceeding $60 million supports the event, which includes a VIP audience of 4,300 and a Fan Fest at The Ellipse for an expected 80,000 attendees throughout fight week.
- •UFC Freedom 250 takes place June 14 on the White House lawn.
- •Main event features Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje.
- •All fighters receive full purses upfront, eliminating win bonuses.
- •Bonuses for 'Fight of the Night' and 'Performance of the Night' increased significantly.
- •Event budget exceeds $60 million, with high attendance expected.
- 5:08 PMYahoo Sports — Dana White explains how UFC stars can win extra $1 million at White House card
- 8:01 PMYahoo Sports — Dana White confirms bonus increases for UFC Freedom 250 at the White House
"UFC Freedom 250 has already set itself apart from any other event the promotion has put on. The card features just seven fights and will be held at the White House, making it a much smaller, but far more exclusive, affair than a typical UFC event.
"Sunday could prove to be a profitable one for a number of fighters taking part in the event. UFC 250 takes place on the White House lawn on June 14, with the MMA organisation putting together a card to mark 250 years of American independence.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 5:08 PMDana White explains how UFC stars can win extra $1 million at White House card
UFC Freedom 250 has already set itself apart from any other event the promotion has put on. The card features just seven fights and will be held at the White House, making it a much smaller, but far more exclusive, affair than a typical UFC event.
- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 8:01 PMDana White confirms bonus increases for UFC Freedom 250 at the White House
Sunday could prove to be a profitable one for a number of fighters taking part in the event. UFC 250 takes place on the White House lawn on June 14, with the MMA organisation putting together a card to mark 250 years of American independence.
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