Dana White has announced in a press conference a huge change in the bonuses for the fighters at the UFC White House event.
Dana White announces 'insane' bonuses for the UFC White House event Dana White has announced in a press conference a huge change in the bonuses for the fighters at the UFC White House event.
The UFC White House event is edging closer with every passing hour, as the event is set to take place on Sunday, June 14, and Dana White is trying to raise the excitement levels ahead of it as he competes for attention with the World Cup. The event will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States, following the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
🚨 Dana White announces INSANE fighter bonuses for the UFC White House card:has become strongly associated with the UFC, hosting events at his Atlantic City casinos during the MMA organisation's early days and later attending several of the biggest shows in recent years. As the sport has grown it has seen the prize money increase too and now White has announced an incredible fee for those taking place at the event on the South Lawn of the White House.
In 2026, the UFC has typically given out four bonuses for each event worth $100,000 each—two for Performance of the Night and two for the fighters in the Fight of the Night. Then, on top of that, everyone who doesn’t get one of those bonuses but who finishes their fight gets $25,000.
However, with this being a special event, White has upped the winnings for the fighters, to help bring a special feeling to it for the fighters and all of those watching it. Speaking at the UFC Freedom 250 pre-fight press conference on Friday night, White announced some huge increases for the bonuses.
It was announced that both Performances of the Night will be given $425,000; the Fight of the Night will be rewarded with a $400,000 bonus to each fighter, while the Finish Bonus will remain at $25,000. So, the total bonus pool is $1.65 million, which will be music to the ears of the fighters that are competing, as they could be in for a serious win this weekend.
The main event of the UFC's White House card will see lightweight champion Ilia Topuria defend his belt against interim champion Justin Gaethje. Meanwhile, in the co-main event, former middleweight and light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira will look to make history and become the first-ever three-weight champion in the co-main event as he faces Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight title.
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