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Justin Gaethje earns $825,000 post-fight bonuses at UFC Freedom 250

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 6:57 AM

Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Justin Gaethje earns $825,000 post-fight bonuses at UFC Freedom 250
Summary

Justin Gaethje collected a total of $825,000 in bonuses following his victory over Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250 on June 15, 2026. He received both the Performance of the Night and Fight of the Night awards, marking the third occasion he has achieved both accolades in a single fight. The event featured the largest post-fight bonuses in UFC history, significantly increased from previous amounts, thanks to contributions from sponsors. Additionally, Gane, who knocked out Alex Pereira to win the interim heavyweight title, also received a Performance of the Night bonus.

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  • •Gaethje claims the undisputed lightweight title against Topuria
  • •UFC Freedom 250 awarded historical post-fight bonuses
  • •Gaethje has averaged over one bonus per fight in his career
  • •Other knockout winners also earned $25,000 bonuses
  • •Event sponsored by World Liberty Financial and Crypto.com
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  • 6:57 AMCBS Sports — UFC White House post-fight bonuses: Justin Gaethje cashes in for $825,000 after claiming world title
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For the third time in his career, Gaethje won Performance of the Night and Fight of the Night in the same bout

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