UFC Makes History with White House Event Featuring Record-Breaking CRO Bonus Pool

The UFC has announced its most high-profile event, UFC Freedom 250, to be held on the grounds of the White House on June 14. This historic mixed martial arts card marks the 250th anniversary of the United States and is a significant milestone for the organization.

Crypto.com, in partnership with the UFC, has pledged $1 million as part of a CRO bonus pool for selected fighters on the card. The payout will be made in Crypto.com's native token, CRO, which functions as the utility token inside the Cronos ecosystem.

The main event at UFC Freedom 250 will see Ilia Topuria defend his lightweight title against Justin Gaethje, while the co-main event features Alex Pereira challenging Ciryl Gane for the UFC heavyweight title. The event will be distributed exclusively by Paramount+ in the United States.