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WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 15: Justin Gaethje talks to U.S. President Donald Trump after defeating Ilia Topuria in a lightweight title bout during UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House on June 15, 2026 in Washington, DC. President Trump is hosting a series of Ultimate Fighting Championship matches on his 80th birthday, which the White House is calling "a once-in-a-generation celebration of the American fighting spirit.” (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
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The White House’s “UFC Freedom 250” event averaged 8.2 million viewers across the U.S. and Latin America on Paramount+. According to the streamer, that marks its biggest live exclusive event ever.

The bloody extravaganza — part celebration for America’s 250th anniversary, part birthday party for Donald Trump — reached 17 million total viewers, which refers to the number of unique people who tuned in at any point in the broadcast.

“UFC Freedom 250” featured a seven-bout card and marked the first time in UFC history where each fight ended with a knockout (KO) or technical knockout (TKO).

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