Who're the biggest UFC stars at the moment?

Discussion in 'MMA Forum' started by Slavic Fighter, Apr 20, 2016.


  1. Slavic Fighter

    Slavic Fighter Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Conor and Ronda are out of the picture, assuming neither of them fights again who are the biggest PPV draws in the UFC at the moment?

    IMO it's a tough situation for the UFC. Either they bring GSP out of retirement or they'll have difficulties breaking the 1 million PPV barrier in the near future.

    I think the top draws are:

    1. Jon Jones
    biggest fights to make: Jones vs DC II, probably 1 million - 1.2 million PPV buys. Jones vs Werdum/HW champ would do around 1 mil, depends on the build up.

    2. Diaz brothers
    biggest fights to make: Nick vs Lawler II, Nate vs RDA/155 champ, Nate vs Tony Ferguson could be a fun fight too. 1 million PPVs max with good undercard.

    3. ?????
    Werdum isn't a draw, Stipe even less, Rockhold is not liked, Aldo/Edgar are irrelevant to casuals without McGregor in the picture, midget/women divisions don't draw without Ronda and Conor.

    Maybe Weidman if he beats Rockhold which I don't think he can do.
     
  2. GOrtiz18

    GOrtiz18 Member Full Member

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    I think Cain Velasquez is a decent draw, he could probably pull in 500K PPV buys with the right opponent and UFC hype.