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Justin Gaethje earns $825,000 for performance at UFC White House event

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 6:49 AM

Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Justin Gaethje earns $825,000 for performance at UFC White House event

Summary

Justin Gaethje had a standout performance at the UFC White House event on June 14, earning $825,000 in bonuses. He received a $425,000 'Performance of the Night' award for his fourth-round stoppage of Ilia Topuria, alongside sharing 'Fight of the Night' honors worth $400,000. Gaethje faced significant challenges during the match, particularly in the second round, but managed to turn the tide, leading Topuria's corner to stop the bout after the fourth round. Ciryl Gane also claimed a $425,000 'Performance of the Night' bonus for his TKO victory over Alex Pereira in the co-main event.

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By the Numbers

•Gaethje defeats Ilia Topuria via TKO in the fourth round
•Gaethje earns a total of $825,000 in post-fight bonuses
•Ciryl Gane wins $425,000 for his TKO of Alex Pereira
•Event took place on June 14 at UFC White House
•Dana White announced enhanced bonus structure prior to event

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What they're saying

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Justin Gaethje has more post-fight bonuses (17) than he does UFC fights (16). “The Highlight” added “Performance of the Night” and “Fight of the Night” to his collection after outlasting Ilia Topuria in their UFC White House main event last Sunday night (June 14) on Paramount+, an incredible, bookie-busting performance that resulted in an additional […]
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