Florio criticizes GOP's claim on UFC Freedom 250 viewership

Mike Florio of NBC Sports responded to RNC Chair Joe Gruters' claim that UFC Freedom 250 attracted more viewers than the Super Bowl. Gruters stated that the event, held recently on Paramount+, was widely viewed. However, official stats show that the event attracted 8.2 million viewers, far below the Super Bowl's 125.6 million. Paramount reported that the broadcast reached 17 million unique viewers. Criticism of Gruters' statements highlights a disconnect between perceived and actual viewership figures. UFC President Dana White had similarly suggested that the event would attract Super Bowl-like numbers.

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