- The UFC 158 card has the biggest UFC PPV buys in Canada with 950,000.
- Four of the five PPV events on the list were headlined by Georges St-Pierre.
- Most of the events were held at the Bell Centre in Montreal.
PPV events in the UFC feature some of the biggest fights in the promotion, especially championship bouts. It also gives a spotlight to rising stars and seasoned contenders, showcasing their skills to a global audience.
But what are the biggest UFC PPV buys in Canada, which were mostly headlined by former UFC welterweight and middleweight champion Georges St-Pierre? Check out the top five below, where most events were held at the Bell Centre in Montreal.
Top 5 Biggest UFC PPV Buys in Canada
| Event | Date | Venue | PPV Buys |
|---|---|---|---|
| UFC 158: St-Pierre vs. Diaz | March 16, 2013 | Bell Centre | 950,000 |
| UFC 129: St-Pierre vs. Shields | April 30, 2011 | Rogers Centre | 800,000 |
| UFC 124: St-Pierre vs. Koscheck 2 | Dec. 11, 2010 | Bell Centre | 785,000 |
| UFC 154: St-Pierre vs. Condit | Nov. 17, 2012 | Bell Centre | 700,000 |
| UFC 97: Redemption | April 18, 2009 | Bell Centre | 650,000 |
UFC 158: St-Pierre vs. Diaz – 950,000 PPV Buys
St-Pierre’s UFC welterweight title defence against Nick Diaz in March 2013 at UFC 158 was the most bought PPV event in Canada with 950,000. GSP and Diaz were both at the height of their careers, with the former as the undisputed welterweight king and the latter as a fan favourite.
UFC 129: St-Pierre vs. Shields – 800,000 PPV Buys
When St-Pierre defended his championship against Jake Shields at UFC 129 in April 2011, fans tuned in and bought a total of 800,000 PPV buys. “Rush” produced another MMA masterclass and outpointed Shields to fend off his challenge via unanimous decision successfully.
UFC 124: St-Pierre vs. Koscheck 2 – 785,000 PPV Buys
Before the Shields title fight, St-Pierre welcomed a rematch against Josh Koscheck in December 2010 at the Bell Centre at UFC 124. This second meeting accumulated 785,000 PPV buys and saw the defending champion reign supreme once more via unanimous decision.
UFC 154: St-Pierre vs. Condit – 700,000 PPV Buys
The seventh title defence of St-Pierre was against the dangerous knockout artist Carlos Condit, which went down in November 2012 at UFC 154. A total of 700,000 PPV buys witnessed how the Canadian superstar neutralized the power of “The Natural Born Killer” with his grappling.
UFC 97: Redemption – 650,000 PPV Buys
Apart from St-Pierre, former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva was also at the height of his stardom during the late 2000s and early 2010s, as they were the leader in MMA betting odds during that time.
When he headlined UFC 97 against Thales Leites in April 2009, it generated 650,000 PPV buys. He defeated his fellow Brazilian via unanimous decision to retain his 185-pound championship belt.
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