McGregor vs. Cerrone PPV did 2 million buys

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Very few UFC PPVs have even broken the 2 million threshold, but considering it was McGregor fighting, this shouldn’t come as a complete surprise if indeed the numbers are that big. McGregor is by far the biggest superstar in MMA, so if the show did indeed break 2 million buys as Meltzer is suggesting it did, then McGregor would be the big reason why.

The UFC needed McGregor and the jolt of energy he brings to kickstart what is supposed to be a massive 2020 for the company. Although the UFC had a monster year in 2019 according to UFC president Dana White, they did that without McGregor even fighting. With McGregor back in tow, several PPV records could very well be broken.

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Also, it did $11m at the gate..

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When McGregor said he's got a good deal and could be coming away with $80 for this bout, he wasn't joking was he?

PPV revenue would be around $130m alone. $11m live gate.

Sponsors etc.

Eddie Hearn just said McGregor is bigger than the UFC. We all know he was one of the main reasons the top UFC guys get better purses now.

No doubt he takes a percentage of the gate as well.