Exciting! Dana White announces a historic bonus of R$ 2 million for top UFC performers. White House

Dana White at a UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

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O UFC White House It is such a special and unique event that it will not only give the fighters unprecedented visibility. At the pre-show press conference, held this Friday (12), in Washington (USA), Dana White announced that the main highlights will be rewarded with a gigantic bonus.

Without mincing words, the UFC president, excited about the event celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence and President Donald Trump's birthday, announced that the 'Performance of the Night' bonus will be $425 (approximately R$2,1 million at the current exchange rate) and the 'Fight of the Night' bonus will be $400 (approximately R$2 million) for each of the fighters involved. It's worth noting that the prize money was adjusted specifically for this event.

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Therefore, after carrying out the UFC White HouseThe value of post-event bonuses will return to $100 (approximately R$ 506). Interestingly, fighters began earning this amount this season, more precisely in January at UFC 324, which was the first event of the year and marked the beginning of the company's partnership with Paramount. In the past, athletes who won these bonuses earned $50 (approximately R$ 253).

“World Liberty Financial will be the main sponsor and will add another $250 (approximately R$1,2 million) to the bonuses for the fighters. So, the two athletes who win the fight of the night award will each receive $400. The two fighters who win the performance bonus will each receive $425. Congratulations to all. Good luck,” said the UFC president.

UFC White House

O UFC White House, also called UFC Freedom 250The concert will take place on June 14th at the official residence of the US president in Washington DC. Unlike usual, the show will be held on a Sunday, Donald Trump's birthday.

In the main fight UFC White House, Ilia Topuria defends the lightweight belt (up to 70,3 kg) against Justin gaethje, owner of the interim title.

Alex Poatan in the spotlight

Alex Poatán will be highlighted in UFC White HousePhoto: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

Brazil will be heavily represented at UFC White HouseIn the co-main fight of the attraction, Alex Poatán He attempts an unprecedented feat. The former middleweight (up to 83,9 kg) and light heavyweight (up to 93 kg) champion is seeking the interim heavyweight (up to 120 kg) title against... Cyryl Gane.

In addition to Poatan, Mauricio Ruffy e Diego lopes These are the other Brazilian athletes on the card. The pair faces Michael chandler e Steve Garciarespectively.

UFC White House fight schedule

Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Ilia Topuria x Justin gaethje – Fight for the belt

Heavy weight (up to 120 kg): Alex Poatán x Cyryl Gane – Fight for the interim belt

Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Sean O'Malley x Aiemann Zahabi

Heavy weight (up to 120 kg): Josh Hokit x Derrick Lewis

Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Mauricio Ruffy x Michael chandler

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): BoNickal x Kyle Daukaus

Feather weight (up to 65,7 kg): Diego lopes x Steve Garcia