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UFC Freedom 250 press conference held at Lincoln Memorial on Thursday

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 4:56 PM

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

UFC Freedom 250 press conference held at Lincoln Memorial on Thursday

Summary

UFC Freedom 250's final press conference took place at the Lincoln Memorial on June 13, 2026, despite inclement weather. Dana White confirmed that the fights will proceed as planned on Sunday, regardless of potential rain and lightning. Fighters are set to receive bonuses significantly higher than usual, with top performers potentially earning up to $825,000. The event is expected to attract thousands of fans to the White House lawn, as the UFC aims to create a memorable spectacle in a historic location.

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By the Numbers

•Press conference held at Lincoln Memorial before UFC Freedom 250
•Dana White insists fights will happen on Sunday, rain or shine
•Fighters can earn up to $825,000 with performance bonuses
•Thousands of fans expected to attend the event on the White House lawn
•Unfavorable weather conditions reported leading up to the event

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4:56 PMYahoo Sports — Beneath Lincoln's gaze, UFC Freedom 250 became impossible to ignore

What they're saying

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As storm clouds gathered over one of America's most sacred stages, Dana White's traveling circus delivered its starkest reminder that nothing about UFC Freedom 250 feels real.
— Yahoo Sportsby Chuck Mindenhall

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