The long-awaited return of Conor McGregor to the UFC Octagon has been officially announced for late June. McGregor has been absent from competition since suffering a tibia fracture during his trilogy fight against Dustin Poirier in July 2021. The confirmation of McGregor’s return came during the post-fight press conference of UFC 300, where it was revealed that McGregor would headline UFC 303 on June 29.
This event is slated to highlight the 2024 International Fight Week. McGregor is scheduled to square off against Michael Chandler. The question arises: Can the McGregor vs. Chandler bout surpass the pay-per-view (PPV) record set by UFC 229’s Khabib vs. McGregor showdown? Let’s delve into the details.
McGregor vs. Chandler: Breaking the UFC 229 PPV Record?
Conor McGregor is the top pay-per-view (PPV) draw in mixed martial arts (MMA) history, headlining the five highest-selling UFC PPV events. His matchup against Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229 garnered a record-breaking 2.4 million PPV buys, the highest in MMA history.
Additionally, McGregor’s debut professional boxing match against Floyd Mayweather Jr. attracted over 5.3 million buys. With McGregor’s highly anticipated return to the octagon headlining UFC 303, there’s immense hype surrounding the event, fueling speculation that it could surpass his previous PPV record set against Nurmagomedov at UFC 229.
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It is only speculation that McGregor’s return to the octagon could break his previous pay-per-view record. However, the anticipation surrounding McGregor’s comeback has been substantial, with fans and MMA stars eagerly awaiting his presence in the octagon. Despite his limited recent activity, McGregor continues to be the most prominent and accomplished figure in the history of the UFC.
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Regardless of whether or not it surpasses the previous record, one thing is sure: McGregor fans can expect an unforgettable night as the highly anticipated return of Conor McGregor to the UFC Octagon has been officially scheduled for late June. Stay updated, and do not miss any updates regarding this fight.
