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Viewership for Trump’s UFC fights 117 million short of Dana White’s Super Bowl-level prediction

The UFC reported that the Freedom 250 event at the White House reached 34 million viewers globally. This total includes data from the U.K., India, China, Australia, South Korea, and New Zealand. The event failed to reach the Super Bowl numbers predicted by Dana White.

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Global viewership figures were released, increasing the known reach from 17 million in the Americas to 34 million worldwide.

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  1. UFC Freedom 250 Global Reach Hits 34 Million Viewers

    The UFC reported that the Freedom 250 event at the White House reached 34 million viewers globally. This total includes data from the U.K., India, China, Australia, South Korea, and New Zealand. The event failed to reach the Super Bowl numbers predicted by Dana White.

    What's confirmed:

    • UFC Freedom 250 at the White House reached 34 million viewers globally.
    • Dana White predicted the event could draw "Super Bowl numbers".
    • The event took place on the South Lawn of the White House.
    • Viewership grew due to metrics from the U.K., India, China, Australia, South Korea, and New Zealand.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The event broke all previous MMA records with 126 billion social views.
    • Rousey's 17-second armbar and Netflix's reach prevented the event from hitting one MMA benchmark.
    confidence 95%

  2. UFC Freedom 250 Viewership Breaks Promotion Records Despite Missing Super Bowl Target

    The UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House drew 17 million viewers across the Americas. While this set a new promotion record, it failed to meet the Super Bowl-level ratings predicted by Dana White. Paramount reported an average of 8.2 million viewers.

    What's confirmed:

    • UFC Freedom 250 drew 17 million viewers across the Americas.
    • The event broke viewership records for the UFC.
    • Dana White predicted Super Bowl-sized ratings for the event.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Joe Rogan claimed 150 million people tuned in.
    • Paramount says the event averaged 8.2 million viewers.
    confidence 90%

  3. UFC Freedom 250 Viewership Falls Short of Super Bowl Predictions

    The UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House failed to meet the Super Bowl-level viewership predicted by Dana White. Total viewership across the U.S. and Latin America on Paramount+ reached 17 million. Public figures including Jake Paul and Ronda Rousey mocked the final numbers.

    What's confirmed:

    • UFC Freedom 250 reached 17 million total viewers in the U.S. and Latin America on Paramount+
    • The event averaged 7 million viewers in the U.S. and broke a Paramount+ record
    • Dana White predicted Super Bowl-type numbers for the event
    • Jake Paul and Ronda Rousey mocked the UFC White House viewing figures

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Joe Rogan leaked viewership figures for the UFC Freedom 250 event
    • Joe Gruters was off by 117.4 million in his claim that the event was more watched than the Super Bowl
    confidence 90%