Okay, so I was really hyped about UFC 285, and like many others, I wanted to see how many people actually bought the PPV. It turned out to be a bit of a rabbit hole, but here’s what I did.
Digging for Information
First, I started with a simple search. Just typed in “UFC 285 PPV buys” and hoped for the best. I scrolled through a bunch of articles and forum discussions, but nothing concrete popped up immediately. It was mostly speculation and predictions before the event.

Then I remembered a few websites that usually report on this kind of stuff, sports news sites and some MMA-focused blogs. I visited each of them and checked their news sections, looking for any post-event analysis.
I also tried to find official statements. I looked on the UFC’s official website, but they don’t usually release the exact numbers publicly. They might mention it in a press conference or something, but I couldn’t find anything right away.
Checking Social Media
Next, I jumped onto Twitter. I searched for the same keywords, and also checked the accounts of some well-known MMA journalists and insiders. They often have the inside scoop or at least share reliable reports.
I did find some discussions and some numbers being thrown around, but they didn’t seem to be offical data.
Putting It Together (or Not)
Honestly, after all that, I still don’t have a definitive number. It’s frustrating! It seems like the official PPV buy figures are a closely guarded secret.
So, my quest for the exact UFC 285 PPV buys wasn’t entirely * just proves that sometimes, even with all the information available online, some things remain a mystery!
