Rematch between McGregor and Diaz breaks UFC sales record, says website

McGregor and Diaz fought an epic duel in Las Vegas (USA). Photo: Disclosure/UFC

The UFC already knew that the rematch between Conor McGregor e Nate diaz had great appeal to the public. However, it seems that the event's numbers were even more impressive than anyone imagined. According to more recent estimates, the fight broke the sales record for pay-per-view Organization.

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The information comes from journalist Dave Meltzer, from the North American website “MMA Fighting”. According to sources close to Ultimate, the fight between McGregor and Diaz reached 1,65 million sales, which would make it the best number recorded among non-boxing fights.

The first polls indicated that the duel had been the third most popular in UFC history. However, these estimates are based on the acquisition of the fight via the online platform, while the official numbers are obtained through traditional television. Ultimate normally does not reveal its sales figures.

UFC 202, held on August 20, in Las Vegas (USA), once again pitted McGregor and Diaz face to face. In the first fight, in March this year, the North American won by submission. In the rematch, McGregor got the better of a close fight and won a majority decision from the judges.

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