UFC 141 pay-per-view (PPV) buys for 'Lesnar vs Overeem' could top 750,000

Earth-shattering numbers?

Not exactly, but considering that UFC 141: "Lesnar vs. Overeem" was held on a Friday night and not Saturday, coupled with the fact that Brock Lesnar was facing Alistair Overeem, an international fighter who was making his Octagon debut, and suddenly 750k seems like a home run.

Dave Meltzer breaks it down in his Wrestling Observer newsletter:

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Brock draws rather if you respected him as a fighter or not.

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Posted by BuffaloDave

Brock draws rather if you respected him as a fighter or not.

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Brock could be taking a dump in the middle of North Dakota and he would still be a huge draw $$$.

Wow, given the timing and rest of the card, this surprises me.

Guess that's why they pay him the big bucks.

Funny but when it comes to PPV draws and popular fighters, it seems that the 'size does matter' philosophy seems to hold true for general fans.

Brock coupled with Reem's debut had me tuned in. Was excited for the Diaz-Cowboy as well. Not surprised at the buy rate

Makes me wonder if after that event Overeem starts to draw big numbers.

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Posted by Pookie

Makes me wonder if after that event Overeem starts to draw big numbers.

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I'm certain there will be at least some carryover but I can't imagine him pulling Brock-like numbers.

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Posted by emfleek

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Posted by Pookie

Makes me wonder if after that event Overeem starts to draw big numbers.

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I'm certain there will be at least some carryover but I can't imagine him pulling Brock-like numbers.

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isk after JDS got on fox for exposure, that between them two could be huge