Ufc 178 — Ppv Buys

finished future dual-division champion Amanda Nunes via TKO in the third round.

Former bantamweight champion returned from a three-year injury layoff to knock out Takeya Mizugaki in just 61 seconds.

: In his first appearance on a UFC pay-per-view, Conor McGregor secured a first-round TKO victory over No. 5 ranked Dustin Poirier , effectively launching his status as a top contender. Other Notable Results : ufc 178 ppv buys

Despite having a "stacked" main card, the final buyrate was below the pre-fight expectations of roughly 230,000 buys. The modest numbers were partially attributed to late changes in the main event; the original headliner was a highly anticipated light heavyweight title fight between and Daniel Cormier , but it was rescheduled after Jones suffered a knee injury. Official Figures PPV Buyrate Attendance 10,544 (Reported at MGM Grand Garden Arena) Live Gate $2.2 Million Key Results and Rising Stars

: Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone defeated the debuting former Bellator champion Eddie Alvarez via unanimous decision in a highly competitive lightweight bout. finished future dual-division champion Amanda Nunes via TKO

UFC 178, headlined by , generated a reported 205,000 pay-per-view buys following its event on 27 September 2014 . While the buyrate was considered modest at the time, the card is now historically significant for featuring a "meteoric rise" of future superstars like Conor McGregor and Amanda Nunes on its undercard. PPV Performance and Context

: Demetrious Johnson defended his Flyweight title for the fifth time, submitting Chris Cariaso via Kimura in the second round. 5 ranked Dustin Poirier , effectively launching his

The event is often cited by fans as one of the best "top-to-bottom" cards in UFC history due to the presence of numerous future champions.