UFC paid 'huge' amount by Abu Dhabi government for Conor McGregor return
dailystar.co.ukThe Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxIt has emerged that the UFC were paid a “huge” amount by the Abu Dhabi government to stage Conor McGregor’s return to action.UFC 257 was a roaring success as Dustin Poirer kicked his way to victory over McGregor in the main event on Fight Island, which is on Yas Island, in Abu Dhabi, UAE.Millions tuned in to watch the Notorious suffer his fifth career defeat, with the event boasting the title of the second most PPV’s sold in UFC history.But the UFC also received a huge payday from the Abu Dhabi government, according to reputable fighting reporter Dave Meltzer.He wrote in his Wrestling Observer newsletter: “An interesting question, given.
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