The UFC’s most famous fighter, Conor McGregor, is finally coming back to the Octagon. He will be fighting fan-favorite Michael Chandler in the second half of 2023.
Before they step into the Octagon, McGregor and Chandler will coach teams of men’s bantamweights and lightweights on the 31st season of “The Ultimate Fighter.” Then they’ll go head-to-head in the octagon.
Pay-Per-view
Conor McGregor is still regarded as the biggest draw in combat sports, and now he has provided proof that his octagon career has continued to go from strength-to-strength. The former two-division UFC champion posted on Twitter an official receipt revealing the massive pay-per-view buys for his rematch against Dustin Poirier at UFC 257 back in January 2021.
The fight island event in Abu Dhabi sold a whopping 1.5 million PPV buys, according to the document. This makes it the highest-selling pay-per-view in UFC history, and it also means McGregor remains firmly as the promotion’s undisputed biggest superstar.
In October 2018, McGregor’s grudge match against rival Khabib Nurmagomedov broke the UFC’s record for PPV sales, raking in 2.4 million buys. The bout featured a feisty rivalry between the two fighters and led to a series of heated confrontations leading up to the bout.
Despite losing the fight, the rematch was a huge success for the UFC, and the PPV was able to generate a massive $180 million in gross revenue. As a result, the UFC announced that it would be giving the Irishman a whopping $4.2 billion in pay-per-view bonuses for his upcoming bout against Michael Chandler later this year.
Meanwhile, White revealed that Chandler is a talented striker who goes about his business by obliterating foes on their feet in different ways, while McGregor is a technical sniper who relies on outstanding counters and serious power. This will be a great clash of styles, and one that many fans are eagerly awaiting.
Sling TV
If you’re a fan of UFC, you’ve probably already heard that Sling TV is now the official channel for pay-per-view events. The company has been increasingly cord cutter friendly, and last year it redesigned its subscription service to make it easier for fans to watch fights on desktop and mobile devices.
Sling is a live TV streaming service that offers two plans, called Orange and Blue, with 33 and 48 channels, respectively. You can also add on mini-packages known as Sling Extras to watch other channels that aren’t included in the base Orange or Blue packages.
Both of these packages start at $30 per month. Those who want more than that can upgrade to a Sling Orange + Blue plan for $45 per month. You can also add an HD antenna on the Sling Orange plan for $19.99 or a Sling Blue antenna for $29.99 (both are monthly costs).
The Orange and Blue plans each come with a handful of different channels, but they both have their own strengths and weaknesses. Orange is a better choice for sports fans, while Blue has a stronger lineup of entertainment channels.
For sports, Sling Orange is the better option thanks to ESPN, which is a must-have for big segments of viewers. It’s also the most affordable of the two plans, but it has one major drawback: There aren’t any regional sports networks.
Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video is one of the best ways to watch movies and TV shows. It’s a subscription service that costs $8.99 per month or $99 annually and includes access to a huge library of TV shows and movies.
It’s also a great option if you want to watch something for free before you commit to a pay-per-view fee. If you sign up for a Prime Video trial, you’ll get a month’s worth of access to thousands of movies and TV episodes for free.
If you’re a sports fan, Amazon Prime Video can be a great option for watching live events. It offers many different sporting events from around the world, including UEFA Champions League matches and Major League Baseball games.
You can even watch local sporting events, if you live in the US. If you’re a fan of UFC, you’ll be pleased to know that the MMA organization has signed a deal with Amazon to make all its fights available through the service.
The deal will start with UFC 222 on March 3rd, and it’s a great option for fans who want to watch a MMA event without having to shell out for pay-per-view or sign up for a new streaming service. This move is a great way to reach the more casual MMA fan and increase UFC’s exposure, which can lead to more sales.
UFC TV
Conor McGregor is one of the most popular mixed martial arts stars in history. He has a huge following and has been involved in many high-profile controversies. His fight with Nate Diaz at UFC 196 is considered to be one of the greatest MMA bouts ever.
He recently fought Dustin Poirier at UFC 257, and the fight drew more than 1.6 million pay-per-view buys. That was a huge number for the fight, and it was the third-highest buy rate in the history of the UFC.
Now, the two fighters will face off again at UFC 264 on Saturday night in Las Vegas. The July 10 bout is the culmination of a trilogy between the two fighters that started when McGregor knocked Poirier out in their first fight in 2014.
If they win, then McGregor and Poirier will both likely get a shot at the lightweight title. But if they lose, then this could be the end of Conor McGregor’s incredible MMA career.
The fight card is stacked with big names, but the main event features two of the best fighters in the world facing off against each other. If you’re a fan of MMA, this is an event that you’ll want to watch online or on TV.
You can stream the fight on your computer, tablet, or smartphone using the ESPN app. You can also use your smart TV to watch the action live.
It’s important to note that the fight card begins at 7 p.m. PT/10 p.m. ET, but the main fight between McGregor and Poirier should start around 9:15 p.m. PT/12:15 a.m. ET, depending on how long the other matches last.