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

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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