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UFC Offers $1.65M Bonus, Topuria-Gaethje Headline

6/13/2026

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Summary

Story summary

UFC CEO Dana White announced at a Lincoln Memorial press conference a $1.65 million bonus pool for Freedom 250, funded by World Liberty Financial, Crypto.com and a USD1 stablecoin.
The June 14 2026 White House event will be headlined by Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje and includes a heavyweight bout between Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane.
The seven-fight card will stream on Paramount+ and organizers expect it to rank among the most-watched UFC shows.

History

Historical Context

UFC 100 on July 11 2009 in Las Vegas drew a record 1.6 million pay-per-view buys, cementing the sport’s mainstream appeal. Since then, the UFC’s flagship numbered shows have shifted from PPV to streaming on Paramount+, and by June 2026 the organization had staged 776 events worldwide. The 2026 Freedom 250, backed by World Liberty Financial and Crypto.com, follows that sponsorship and streaming trend.

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Story summary

UFC CEO Dana White announced at a Lincoln Memorial press conference a $1.65 million bonus pool for Freedom 250, funded by World Liberty Financial, Crypto.com and a USD1 stablecoin.
The June 14 2026 White House event will be headlined by Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje and includes a heavyweight bout between Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane.
The seven-fight card will stream on Paramount+ and organizers expect it to rank among the most-watched UFC shows.

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