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UFC 329 Draws 15.9 Million on Paramount+ and Hits Record 8.3 Million Concurrent Streams

Showing peak streaming success, Paramount+’s audited metrics leave Conor McGregor’s remaining contract fights uncertain after he announced knee surgery.

Overview

  • Paramount+ reported that UFC 329 reached 15.9 million viewers across the U.S. and Latin America and peaked at 8.3 million concurrent streams, numbers compiled from Nielsen and Adobe Analytics.
  • The five‑bout main card averaged about 6.5 million viewers in those markets, reflecting strong audience interest despite the main event ending in the opening minute.
  • Max Holloway won by TKO at 1:09 after Conor McGregor injured his right knee during the opening sequence and McGregor has confirmed he will undergo surgery.
  • Paramount+’s peak concurrent figure surpasses the June Freedom 250 White House card on that metric, but the White House event still reported a higher total and average audience when partner and modeled data were included.
  • UFC president Dana White said the Las Vegas gate was a record $25 million, and McGregor’s injury and surgery introduce near‑term uncertainty for his contract fulfillment and future marquee cards.