Conor McGregor Returns to UFC with Record-Breaking Pay-Per-View Revenues Despite Early Injury
Conor McGregor made his highly anticipated return to the UFC on July 12, 2026, but his comeback was cut short after just 69 seconds due to a knee injury that forced him to lose the fight prematurely. Despite the disappointing outcome for McGregor, the event, UFC 329, generated historic financial results for the organization.
Before the event, UFC President Dana White announced that the revenue from ticket sales for McGregor's comeback had already surpassed the previous record set at UFC 306 in September 2024. The earlier record was approximately $22 million, but UFC 329 brought in an unprecedented $25 million, setting a new high for the most profitable event in UFC history.
Ticket prices reflected the high demand, with the cheapest seats costing nearly $1,400 and ringside tickets reaching almost $5,000. Although McGregor's fight ended quickly, the earlier preliminary bouts delivered exciting action for the fans in attendance. This event underscores McGregor's continued drawing power and the UFC's commercial strength despite the Irish fighter's injury setback.
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