Ultimate Fighting Championship and Crypto.com will stage Freedom 250 at the White House on June 14, marking the 250th anniversary of the United States.
The event will include a $1 million bonus pool funded by Crypto.com, paid in CRO tokens, representing the largest fighter incentive in UFC history.
“The world will be watching on June 14,”
Said UFC President and CEO, Dana White.
The bonus is separate from standard performance awards and will be distributed based on criteria yet to be announced, adding a new financial layer tied to fighter performance.
Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek said the initiative aligns with the firm’s 10th anniversary, positioning the event as a milestone partnership moment.
The main event will see lightweight champion Ilia Topuria defend his title against Justin Gaethje, alongside a co-main bout featuring Alex Pereira against Ciryl Gane for the heavyweight title.
The event will stream exclusively on Paramount+, with UFC continuing to expand its global reach across more than 950 million households worldwide.