“Can Be Done Without Conor McGregor”: Fans React as UFC Revenue Jumps to ‘$1.14 Billion’ in 2022 Up From $1.03 Billion in 2021

UFC has experienced tremendous success in recent years, and the latest reports indicate that their profitability and revenue continues to soar in 2022. Despite Conor McGregor’s absence from the octagon in the past year, UFC managed to surpass their 2021 earnings when McGregor last fought. This revelation comes as a pleasant surprise considering McGregor’s status as one of the biggest stars in the organization. It raises the intriguing question of how well UFC can perform this year, especially with the anticipation of McGregor’s potential comeback fight.

The year 2022 witnessed a plethora of remarkable UFC matchups. Renowned fighters like Israel Adesanya, Alexander Volkanovski, Francis Ngannou, and Valentina Shevchenko, among others, showcased their exceptional skills throughout the calendar year.

Their extraordinary performances captivated audiences and solidified UFC’s reputation as a premier organization for top-tier fights.

As we delve further into 2023, the world of UFC has already witnessed several outstanding battles, leaving spectators in awe. The question remains: how much success can UFC achieve this year?

With the likes of Jon Jones, Alexander Volkanovski, Islam Makhachev, and Israel Adesanya already gracing the octagon, the stage is set for more exhilarating encounters.

Furthermore, fans eagerly await the potential return of Conor McGregor, he hasn’t fought in the octagon since his horrific leg break. As the year progresses, UFC’s prospects for further growth and exhilarating matchups continue to fuel excitement among both fans and analysts alike.

Fans react to the UFC 2022 revenue reports

UFC made a revenue of $1,140,147 jumping up from $1,031,944. Here’s what the fans though about it:

 

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One fan loves that UFC could do this without McGregor saying:

“So big ppv numbers can be done without Conor (McGregor).”

Some fan pointed out the profit was due to the increase in PPV prices:

One fan pointed out that money is up, but not viewership:

Whilst a stated that they still weren’t paying their fighters enough:

What is New Whale inc?

According to a recent filing with the SEC, the new public company merging UFC and WWE is currently referred to as New Whale Inc. However, it is worth noting that the name is subject to change once the deal is finalized.

The board of directors for the newly formed company will comprise a total of 11 individuals. WWE will have the authority to select five members, two of whom will be representatives from WWE management, including the esteemed executive chair, Vince McMahon.

On the other hand, Endeavor will choose six members, three of whom will hold management positions within Endeavor, including the prominent figure Ari Emanuel. The composition of this diverse and influential board highlights the collaboration between these two powerhouse entities.