On Aug. 26, the combat sports world will be given the crossover fight that’s been dominating the headlines for the past year: Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor. The boxing bout has captured the imaginations of all manner of sports fans such that the fight is currently being projected to break the pay-per-view record for sales, surpassing Mayweather’s fight with long-time rival Manny Pacquiao which pulled in an estimated 4.4 million buys. And while that portends big money for all parties involved, it also might spell trouble for the UFC.
Many have suggested, based in part on previous statements by McGregor as well as pure speculation, that McGregor will walk away from the fight game after raking in an estimated $100 million for the fight.