Dave Meltzer reported on MMA Fighting that the UFC 226 pay-per-view event estimated 380,000 buys.

The main event saw Daniel Cormier capture the UFC heavyweight title from Stipe Miocic via first-round knockout. After the fight Brock Lesnar rushed Cormier to setup a future fight between the two.

Meltzer also mentioned that while the numbers surpassed UFC 220’s for the best buyrate of 2018, it’s still viewed as a letdown given what was at stake.

“It would put the July 7 show in line with January’s UFC 220 for the biggest number so far this year. On one hand, the number feels disappointing. You had a rare champion vs. champion battle in the two heaviest weight classes, and a great story with Daniel Cormier’s quest to become a genuine legend of the sport.”

Steve Carrier is the founder of Ringside News and has been reporting on pro wrestling since 1997. His stories have been featured on TMZ, Forbes, Bleacher Report, and more.

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