Historic White House showdown: UFC fighters fight for $1M bonus

TL;DR

UFC 327 in Washington, DC, will feature a $1 million bonus for fighters, sponsored by Crypto.com. The event coincides with President Donald Trump's 80th birthday and will celebrate the UFC's 250th anniversary.

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UFC White House will offer fighters more than just the usual prize money when they step into the cage in Washington, DC.

During UFC 327, it was revealed that promotional sponsor Crypto.com will be putting up a huge $1 million bonus for fighters at the event. The event takes place on June 14 and will act as a 250th birthday celebration on the famous South Lawn.

The card is also being held to mark President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday, who was present for UFC 327. Rogan confirmed news of the bonus live during the broadcast, while sitting alongside Daniel Cormier and Jon Anik.

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UFC White House $1m bonus prize announced

For a short stretch in 2024, UFC events like UFC 300 saw Dana White introduce higher bonus amounts for major pay-per-views. But he ended the practice after the underwhelming UFC 304 card in Manchester, where he had raised the standard bonus from $50,000 to $100,000 following a request from King Green.

Since then, $100,000 has become the standard under the UFC’s massive $7.7 billion Paramount deal. And it was announced today during the UFC 327 broadcast that Crypto.com would be celebrating the show by offering their own $1 million pot for fighters to win bonuses from at the UFC White House.

The format hasn’t been confirmed yet — it could be a single performance prize or shared among several fighters. Crypto.com released a statement saying: “A decade of pushing boundaries. We’re celebrating our 10th birthday alongside America’s 250th anniversary at UFC FREEDOM 250.

“An historic night at the White House co-presented with @ufc. We’re also proud to announce a first of its kind, $1 million $CRO bonus pool for Fight of the Night.” This hints that bonuses may be distributed among multiple fighters, but final details haven’t been shared yet.

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Q&A

What is the significance of UFC 327 in Washington, DC?

UFC 327 is significant as it celebrates both the UFC's 250th anniversary and President Donald Trump's 80th birthday.

Who is sponsoring the $1 million bonus for UFC fighters?

The $1 million bonus for UFC fighters is sponsored by Crypto.com.

When is UFC 327 scheduled to take place?

UFC 327 is scheduled to take place on June 14.