Published 16:29 IST, February 6th 2020

Conor McGregor's massive impact appreciated by Disney CEO after UFC 246 fight

Disney CEO Bob Iger claimed that Conor McGregor's much-awaited return against Donald Cerrone at UFC 246 had a massive impact on ESPN's subscribers.

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Cor McGregor is capable of selling a show with just his name in it. former two-division champion of UFC is still biggest prodigy of MMA community. His massive return at UFC 246 showcased his immense popularity. Apart from tching a spectacular 40-second KO victory against Donald Cerrone, Cor McGregor went on to break many more records in his latest fight. UFC 246 helined by Cor McGregor vs Donald Cerrone is most streamed live event in history. It was such a massive pay-per-view event that Bob Iger (CEO of Disney) analysed Cor McGregor’s impact on ESPN’s subscribers.

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UFC News: Disney CEO opens up about Cor McGregor’s effect

Bob Iger, man who handles whole of Walt Disney, ackwledged that Cor McGregor h a massive impact on ESPN’s subscribers with his UFC 246 return. According to Bob Iger, “Cor McGregor boosted ESPN+ subscriptions from 6.6 to 7.6 million.” 

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UFC News: What’s next for Cor McGregor?

Irish gliator has expressed his interest in fighting before summer ends and he has a lot of names before him. Jorge Masvidal has been going crazy over a potential matchup with Cor McGregor. However, Cor has shown zero interest in fighting  BMF. In meantime, Dana White has hinted at a ‘Cor McGregor vs Khabib Nurmagomedov 2’ showdown. Also, Cor called out Nate Diaz for a trilogy fight at UFC 246 post-fight press conference.

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16:29 IST, February 6th 2020