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‘Not Anymore’- Joe Rogan Says Conor McGregor’s Fight With Michael Chandler Will Not Sell as Much

Published 02/15/2023, 3:45 PM EST

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According to Joe Rogan, Conor McGregor is far away from days of achieving past Pay-Per-View (PPV) numbers. Rogan, who has been a UFC commentator for over two decades, has seen many fighters come and go. Thus, giving him a unique perspective on the sport. He believes that McGregor‘s star power might be diminishing, and his PPV numbers might not be as high as they once were. The Irishman’s last few fights have been less than impressive, and this might be contributing to his diminishing popularity.

McGregor‘s recent losses to Khabib Nurmagomedov and Dustin Poirier have taken a toll on his career. Additionally, it remains unclear if he can make a comeback. His inactivity since his fight against Mayweather has not helped matters. Moreover, it might be affecting his physical and mental readiness for fights. McGregor needs to get back on track, both in terms of his performance in the Octagon and his promotional efforts outside it. It is quintessential if he wants to maintain his status as one of the biggest names in combat sports.

Joe Rogan on the upcoming fight between Conor McGregor with Michael Chandler

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Brendan Schaub recently asked the JRE host whether he thought the upcoming Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler fight would be as big as McGregor‘s previous fights. Rogan‘s response was that while he doesn’t think the fight will do the same numbers as before due to the Irishman’s recent losses, it will still be highly anticipated. The fight promises to be interesting, and fans are looking forward to seeing how it plays out.

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Rogan said, “No, not anymore, because Conor has lost a bunch of times. So I don’t think it will be quite the same, but I think it’ll be very high. I think it will be very interesting for the hardcore fans.

Joe Rogan believes TUF can propel McGregor fight’s PPV

Joe Rogan and Eddie Bravo in the same episode discussed the potential impact of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) on Conor McGregor‘s upcoming fight against Michael Chandler. The 55-year-old believes that if the TUF becomes successful, it could significantly increase the number of PPV buys for the fight.

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Eddie Bravo added that McGregor‘s return after a long period of inactivity could generate a lot of buzzes and attract a larger audience. Rogan responded by saying, “If the TUF becomes successful, it’s a successful season. You’ve got to always attach the eyeballs to the ultimate fighter, right?

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The TUF will run for approximately two months, which provides ample time for fans to get excited about the fight. It also gives fighters and the UFC an opportunity to promote the fight and generate more interest. Overall, the TUF could play a significant role in driving PPV buys for the McGregor-Chandler fight, and fans are eagerly anticipating the show’s return.

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Himakshu Vyas is a Combat Sports author at Essentiallysports. He is passionate about sports, with soccer and MMA being the sports he is most involved in. Aside from that, he follows the global soccer scene.
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