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Judge Clears UFC Freedom 250, Heavyweight Debut, Record Bonuses

6/14/2026

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A federal judge denied an emergency injunction on Friday, permitting the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House to proceed.
Alex Pereira (251 lb) debuted against Ciryl Gane (248 lb) for the heavyweight title, while Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje (both 155 lb) contested the lightweight unification bout.
Dana White announced a $400,000 best-fight bonus and two $425,000 performance bonuses, exceeding the prior $300,000 record.

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A federal judge denied an emergency injunction on Friday, permitting the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House to proceed.
Alex Pereira (251 lb) debuted against Ciryl Gane (248 lb) for the heavyweight title, while Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje (both 155 lb) contested the lightweight unification bout.
Dana White announced a $400,000 best-fight bonus and two $425,000 performance bonuses, exceeding the prior $300,000 record.