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Gaethje Wins as All Seven UFC Freedom 250 Fights KO/TKO

6/19/2026

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All seven fights at UFC Freedom 250 ended by knockout or technical knockout, a first in UFC history.
The event drew 17 million total viewers on Paramount+, with an 8.2 million average and 7 million in the U.S.
UFC fighter Justin Gaethje defeated UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria by TKO in the fourth round.
Since early 2026, 16 million subscriber households have logged more than 180 million hours of UFC on Paramount+.

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All seven fights at UFC Freedom 250 ended by knockout or technical knockout, a first in UFC history.
The event drew 17 million total viewers on Paramount+, with an 8.2 million average and 7 million in the U.S.
UFC fighter Justin Gaethje defeated UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria by TKO in the fourth round.
Since early 2026, 16 million subscriber households have logged more than 180 million hours of UFC on Paramount+.