Dana White Thinks UFC 202 Will Break PPV Record

Arguably the biggest card of the year is finally set to take place this Saturday night (August 20, 2016), as UFC 202 will go down from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada presented live on pay-per-view (PPV). The UFC has put together quite a solid card from top to bottom, but all eyes are likely fixated on the evening’s main event which features a highly anticipated rematch between Stockton native Nate Diaz and reigning featherweight champion the “Notorious” Conor McGregor.

McGregor and Diaz met for a first time back at March 5’s UFC 196 where Diaz scored a shocking second round submission victory over the Irishman on one of the best-selling events of all-time, at least according to estimates. This time, however, UFC President Dana White, feels as if the two superstars will lead a record breaking pay-per-view:

“I do [think it will break the all-time PPV record] — it’s trending that way,” company president Dana White recently revealed during and appearance on ‘The Herd.‘ “These guys broke the record last time — and it looked like UFC 200 was going to break their record — then Jon Jones fell out. It looks like these guys will break the record again.”

While the UFC doesn’t release exact numbers when it comes to pay-per-view sales, White’s comments seem to indicate that UFC 196 broke the record previously set by July 2009’s UFC 100 which has been a constant debate.

Aside from Diaz vs. McGregor II, UFC 202 will feature a light heavyweight title eliminator between former title challengers Anthony “Rumble” Johnson and Glover Teixeira. Also on the main card, fan favorite Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone will square off with veteran Rick Story in a welterweight bout.

Does UFC 202 have what it takes to set a new record?