Dana White announces $425K bonuses for UFC Freedom 250
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UFC CEO Dana White announced Friday that fighters competing at UFC Freedom 250 can earn up to $425,000 in post-fight bonus money, with Liberty Financial partnering on the increased awards.
White disclosed the figures during the pre-fight press conference for Saturday's card at the White House South Lawn, according to MMA Mania. Performance of the Night bonuses will pay $425,000 each, while Fight of the Night awards stand at $400,000.
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What the elevated bonuses mean for UFC Freedom 250 roster
The seven-fight card features a lightweight title unification bout between champion Ilia Topuria and interim titleholder Justin Gaethje, alongside a heavyweight matchup pitting former two-division champion Alex Pereira against former interim titleholder Ciryl Gane.
White has positioned the Washington D.C. event as a takeover of the nation's capital, though the promotion faced legal obstacles before a federal judge rejected a last-second injunction attempt earlier this week. The outdoor setting on the South Lawn introduces variables like weather and insects that White cannot control, unlike the fight card itself.
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Pereira reportedly stands to bank $10 million for his heavyweight debut against Gane. UFC Freedom 250 streams live on Paramount Plus beginning Saturday afternoon.
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