UFC Freedom 250 at White House drew total viewership of 17 million in U.S. and Latin America on Paramount+
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Key Points:
- The UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House attracted a record 17 million streaming viewers across the U.S. and Latin America, according to Paramount+, with an average of 8.2 million viewers during the broadcast.
- Viewership included 15.26 million in the U.S. and 1.67 million in Latin America, with average audiences of 7.0 million and 1.2 million respectively, excluding delayed or DVR viewings.
- The seven-fight card featured Justin Gaethje defeating Ilia Topuria and Ciryl Gane winning an interim heavyweight title; notably, every fight ended in a knockout or technical knockout.
- The event, held on President Donald Trump's 80th birthday to celebrate the U.S. 250th anniversary, sparked controversy due to its location on the White House South Lawn and the use of military personnel as audience members.
- Special arrangements included an 87-foot canopy for lighting and temporary seating, with no tickets sold to the public, emphasizing the unique and exclusive nature of the event.
