UFC Freedom 250: Topuria vs. Gaethje Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Freedom 250: Topuria vs. Gaethje
United States
Main Card • Final
R4, 5:00
Title Fight
Fight of the Night
Performance of the Night
Finish Bonus
R2, 1:27
Interim Title Fight
Performance of the Night
Finish Bonus
R2, 4:02
Finish Bonus
Canada
R2, 4:09
Finish Bonus
R1, 4:29
Finish Bonus
R1, 4:34
Finish Bonus
R2, 2:42
Finish Bonus
Official Event Results
Title Bout
$475k FOTN
$25k Finish
Interim Title
$475k POTN
$25k Finish
$25k Finish
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$475,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients & Stoppage Awards
Justin Gaethje
+$475k (Fight of the Night)
Ilia Topuria
+$475k (Fight of the Night)
Ciryl Gane
+$475k (Performance of the Night)
Justin Gaethje
+$475k (Performance of the Night)
Justin Gaethje
+$25k (Finish Bonus)
Ciryl Gane
+$25k (Finish Bonus)
Sean O’Malley
+$25k (Finish Bonus)
Josh Hokit
+$25k (Finish Bonus)
Mauricio Ruffy
+$25k (Finish Bonus)
Bo Nickal
+$25k (Finish Bonus)
Diego Lopes
+$25k (Finish Bonus)
Fight of the Night ($475,000 each): Justin Gaethje and Ilia Topuria earned historic $475,000 bonuses for their electrifying four-round lightweight title collision, funded by the UFC ($100,000), World Liberty Financial ($125,000 in USD1), and Crypto.com ($250,000 in CRO).
Performance of the Night ($475,000 each): Justin Gaethje and Ciryl Gane were awarded $475,000 Performance of the Night honors for their sensational knockout finishes in championship bouts.
$25,000 Stoppage Bonuses: UFC CEO Dana White announced an additional $25,000 finish bonus for every athlete scoring a stoppage. Because all seven fights on the card ended by knockout, all seven winning fighters (Justin Gaethje, Ciryl Gane, Sean O’Malley, Josh Hokit, Mauricio Ruffy, Bo Nickal, and Diego Lopes) collected the $25,000 bonus.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | — | $25,000 | $950,000 | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | $475,000 | — | |
| WIN | — | $25,000 | $475,000 | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | $25,000 | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | $25,000 | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | $25,000 | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | $25,000 | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | $25,000 | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — |
*Because the event was conducted on federal property at the White House and sanctioned under the oversight of the Association of Boxing Commissions (ABC) rather than a municipal state commission, individual base purses were not publicly disclosed. Confirmed figures reflect verified performance bonuses ($475,000 each) and the post-fight $25,000 stoppage finish bonuses awarded to each winning fighter. Undisclosed base purses and contractual win bonuses are denoted by (—) in accordance with verification rules.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Freedom 250
UFC Freedom 250 became the only event in Ultimate Fighting Championship history where every single bout on the entire fight card concluded by knockout or technical knockout (7 of 7 bouts).
Tied promotional records set at UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Bisping (11 finishes) and UFC 314 (10 finishes) for modern-era UFC events where 100% of bouts concluded inside the distance.
UFC Freedom 250 marked the first professional mixed martial arts and combat sports event ever staged on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C.
Commissioned as the premier national sporting celebration commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence (1776–2026).
Justin Gaethje claimed the undisputed UFC Lightweight Championship at 37 years of age, halting Ilia Topuria’s unblemished record via 4th-round spinning wheel kick KO.
Ciryl Gane captured the Interim UFC Heavyweight Championship for the second time in his promotional tenure, becoming one of only two heavyweights in UFC history to achieve multiple interim title reigns.
Alex Pereira made promotional history as the first athlete to challenge for a world championship in three separate weight divisions (Middleweight, Light Heavyweight, and Heavyweight).
Established the largest individual post-fight performance bonus in UFC history at $475,000 per recipient, surpassing the previous record of $300,000 set at UFC 300.
With Dana White guaranteeing a $25,000 finish bonus for all stoppages, UFC Freedom 250 became the first card where every victorious fighter collected an extra finish bonus.
The Paramount+ global stream and CBS broadcast reached an estimated 34 million total viewers worldwide and 17 million unique domestic U.S. viewers, setting an all-time MMA viewership record.
Undefeated prospect Josh Hokit improved to 10-0-0 by stopping all-time promotional knockout king Derrick Lewis via second-round TKO in a special presidential showcase.
Five of the seven bouts on the card concluded in under two rounds, marking the fastest finish-rate start to a seven-fight UFC pay-per-view showcase in modern history.
When and where did UFC Freedom 250: Topuria vs. Gaethje take place?
UFC Freedom 250: Topuria vs. Gaethje took place on Sunday, June 14, 2026, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C.
Who won the main event between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje?
Justin Gaethje defeated Ilia Topuria via KO (spinning wheel kick and punches) at 5:00 of Round 4 to capture the undisputed UFC Lightweight Championship.
Who won the co-main event between Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane?
Ciryl Gane defeated Alex Pereira via TKO (punches) at 1:27 of Round 2 to claim the Interim UFC Heavyweight Championship, denying Pereira’s historic bid for a third divisional belt.
What historical record was set by the fight outcomes at UFC Freedom 250?
UFC Freedom 250 became the only event in UFC history where 100% of fights ended by knockout (all seven bouts concluded via KO or TKO).
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Freedom 250 and how much were they?
Record-breaking $475,000 performance bonuses were awarded to Justin Gaethje vs. Ilia Topuria (Fight of the Night) and Ciryl Gane and Justin Gaethje (Performance of the Night). In addition, all seven winning fighters received a $25,000 finish bonus from Dana White.
How did Sean O’Malley perform against Aiemann Zahabi?
Sean O’Malley secured a dominant second-round victory, stopping Aiemann Zahabi via TKO (punches) at 4:02 of Round 2.
What happened in the heavyweight fight between Josh Hokit and Derrick Lewis?
Undefeated prospect Josh Hokit improved to 10-0-0 by dominating UFC knockout record-holder Derrick Lewis, finishing the fight via TKO (punches) at 4:09 of Round 2.
How did Mauricio Ruffy defeat Michael Chandler?
Mauricio Ruffy knocked down Michael Chandler twice and scored a spectacular finish via TKO (opening wheel kick and punches) at 4:29 of Round 1.
What was the result of Bo Nickal vs. Kyle Daukaus?
Three-time NCAA wrestling champion Bo Nickal defeated Kyle Daukaus via TKO (punches) at 4:34 of Round 1, after recording 3:14 of ground control.
Who won the featherweight clash between Diego Lopes and Steve Garcia?
Diego Lopes defeated Steve Garcia via KO (punch) at 2:42 of Round 2 in the night’s opening contest.
How many spectators attended UFC Freedom 250 at the White House?
The invite-only event was held before an estimated crowd of 4,300 seated spectators on the South Lawn, with approximately 1,200 seats reserved for active-duty military personnel.
How many viewers watched UFC Freedom 250?
The live worldwide telecast on Paramount+ and CBS reached an estimated 34 million viewers worldwide and 17 million unique domestic viewers across the United States.
Why was UFC Freedom 250 hosted at the White House?
The event was officially organized to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence (United States Semiquincentennial).
Who was on the broadcast team for UFC Freedom 250?
Play-by-play was called by Jon Anik alongside color commentator Joe Rogan, while Bruce Buffer served as the Octagon cage announcer.
Which commission sanctioned and regulated UFC Freedom 250?
Because the South Lawn is sovereign federal property outside D.C. municipal jurisdiction, the UFC hired the Association of Boxing Commissions (ABC) as an independent third-party commission to regulate and officiate the event.
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