World Liberty Financial to Create $250,000 Athlete Bonus Pool for Performance of the Night Winners
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UFC®, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization, today announced that World Liberty Financial (WLFI), an American financial technology company building products at the intersection of decentralized and traditional finance, will join as an Official Partner of UFC® FREEDOM 250, the historic event taking place on the grounds of the White House in Washington, D.C., this Sunday, June 14.
World Liberty Financial will play a key role in UFC® FREEDOM 250 as the Presenting Partner of a new $250,000 Performance of the Night bonus pool, which will be awarded to UFC athletes selected for standout performances during the event.
The bonuses will be paid in USD1, World Liberty Financial's U.S. dollar-backed, compliant stablecoin and one of the fastest-growing stablecoins on the market. USD1 bonuses will be awarded in addition to the traditional Performance of the Night bonuses presented to athletes by UFC President and CEO Dana White following the event. The USD1 payout will be awarded independently of the previously announced Crypto.com $1 million bonus pool, which goes to the two athletes who compete in the Fight of the Night.
“We're proud to celebrate a historic night for UFC and the United States,” said Zach Witkoff, co-founder and CEO of World Liberty Financial. “A victory in Washington should mean money in your pocket immediately, not when the bank opens. USD1 makes U.S. dollars more accessible and faster than ever before. We believe this is the future of finance, and we're excited to partner with UFC, which has done more than any organization to modernize the business of sports.”
As an Official Partner of UFC® FREEDOM 250, an event unprecedented in sports history, WLFI branding will be on display in the world-famous Octagon® and will be featured within the broadcast, giving WLFI meaningful visibility in front of a potential worldwide audience across an estimated 1 billion broadcast and digital households in 210 countries and territories that receive UFC programming.
UFC® FREEDOM 250, presented by Crypto.com and RAM, commemorates the 250th birthday of the United States in a once-in-a-generation celebration of the American fighting spirit. The landmark event will feature some of UFC’s biggest stars competing on the grounds of the White House.
In the main event, UFC lightweight champion and No. 2 ranked pound-for-pound fighter Ilia Topuria will take on interim UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje, while the co-main event features former UFC middleweight and light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira, who will attempt to win a UFC title in an unprecedented third weight class against Ciryl Gane, a former interim UFC heavyweight champion.
About UFC®
UFC® is the world's premier mixed martial arts (MMA) organization, with more than 700 million fans and approximately 363 million social media followers. The organization produces more than 40 live events annually in some of the most prestigious arenas around the world, while distributing programming to an estimated 1 billion broadcast and digital households across 210 countries and territories. UFC's athlete roster features the world's best MMA athletes, representing more than 75 countries. The organization's digital offerings include UFC FIGHT PASS®, one of the world's leading streaming services for combat sports. UFC is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO) and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, visit UFC.com and follow UFC at Facebook.com/UFC and @UFC on X, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok.
About World Liberty Financial
World Liberty Financial (WLFI) is a pioneering American fintech company dedicated to empowering individuals and institutions through transparent, accessible, and secure financial solutions. WLFI is the creator of USD1, a leading U.S. dollar stablecoin fully backed by U.S. Treasuries, dollar deposits, and other cash equivalents. Inspired by the vision of President Donald J. Trump, WLFI seeks to democratize access to decentralized finance by creating user-friendly tools that bring the benefits of blockchain technology to broader audiences.
For more information, visit x.com/worldlibertyfi or worldlibertyfinancial.com
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