UFC 262 generates 300,000 domestic buys

It appears there’s extra data dropped at the MMA group on how effectively the UFC is performing by way of PPV enterprise. With that stated, the UFC 262 PPV occasion, which was headlined by Charles Oliveira defeating Michael Chandler for the vacant Light-weight championship, was stated to garner 300,000 home buys, in line with Sports activities Enterprise Journal’s John Ourand.

If the numbers are stated to be true, then one may make the argument that these numbers are fairly good concerning the truth that UFC 262 was headlined by the Light-weight championship. It’s additionally price noting Tony Ferguson’s title worth might have additionally contributed to the quantity. Ferguson additionally fought on UFC 262, shedding to Beneil Dariush.

UFC PPV enterprise has advanced over time. Particularly due to the latest deal to completely air on the ESPN streaming service. It’s been famous the UFC has suffered a low concerning their previous PPV purchase charges. It’s additionally price noting the surge of numbers of their a lot latest occasions. Particularly through the begin of the COVID-19 period, the UFC has taken benefit of being one of many first main sporting promotions in the US to be airing PPV occasions. Whereas the latest return of Conor McGregor has completely helped by way of producing purchase charges, one should not ignore the contributions of such fighters as Jorge Masvidal and Israel Adesanya. There’s no denying that each males have turn out to be UFC’s large breakout stars by way of star energy, which is way wanted as of late.