UFC Boston scored big ratings; McGregor made $170K

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Crooklyn

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For those that have lost faith in the UFC's ability to create superstars, you can start believing again. Conor McGregor, no matter what you may think of him, or how deserved or undeserved his title shot may be, is a bonafide star. While the credit doesn't entirely rest with the Zuffa brain trust, they certainly lent a helping hand to his meteoric rise to fame and fortune.
If you have any doubts, you need look no further than the ratings this past weekend's UFC Boston event netted. According to the official FOX Sports 1 Twitter feed, it was the UFC's most watched Fight Night on cable television since November of 2009. Get the rest at the following link:

http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2015/1/2...ngs-conor-mcgregor-tops-salary-list-with-170k
 

jason73

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i would have thought ben henderson would make more than 48k being a former champion when gleison tibeau gets 45k.wierd
 

Angler Larry

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I don't know. The Irish are one of the few ethnicities that is socially acceptable to make fun of in polite society. So as a 1/4 Irishman, I'm kind of offended that Conor is making our people look no good.

my 2 cents.
 

Wild

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Angler Larry;n4750 said:
I don't know. The Irish are one of the few ethnicities that is socially acceptable to make fun of in polite society. So as a 1/4 Irishman, I'm kind of offended that Conor is making our people look no good.

my 2 cents.
 

Wild

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I don't know why but I laughed my ass off at your comment for about 30 seconds straight. Tears in my ears. Well done sir, lol.
 

Angler Larry

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You're welcome. And it's unfortunate that 0 people will ever know what you're talking about.



or is it?
 

megatherium

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jason73;n4677 said:
i would have thought ben henderson would make more than 48k being a former champion when gleison tibeau gets 45k.wierd

My boy Gleison just keeps on grinding his way up the pay scale. I love to see a rank and file guy like Gleison making decent dough. Don't forget, it's taken him eight or nine years to reach the lofty $45 perch.
 

megatherium

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Wow, $175 smackeroos! Even the great Benny Leonard only made around $150 and he was a world champ.

Who says ZUFFA is stingy!
 

Wild

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Megatherium;n4902 said:
My boy Gleison just keeps on grinding his way up the pay scale. I love to see a rank and file guy like Gleison making decent dough. Don't forget, it's taken him eight or nine years to reach the lofty $45 perch.
He's a grinder for sure. Mad respect for that.