12 million PPV-selling Conor McGregor’s opponent EXPOSES reality behind ‘Red Panty Night’

Does fighting Conor McGregor earn a huge payday for a fighter? UFC veteran Donald Cerrone exposes some shocking revelations.

12 million PPV-selling Conor McGregor’s opponent EXPOSES reality behind ‘Red Panty Night’

Donald Cerrone claims he didn't gain any huge monetary benefits for fighting Conor McGregor (Via Denver Post)

Conor McGregor is the biggest name in the sport of Mixed Martial Arts. His opponents always enjoyed a few perks for fighting him. Not to mention the huge amount they took home. Reportedly, the top ten PPV list featuring the Irishman made a combined 12 million in numbers. However, Donald Cerrone, a former opponent of McGregor, shockingly reveals he had no ‘Red Panty Night.’ The term emerged from one of McGregor’s iconic press conference moments referring to a huge payday.

Donald Cerrone recently made an appearance in Dale Brisby’s Rodeo Time Podcast. During their conversation, ‘Cowboy’ revealed he didn’t get any increment in pay for the Conor McGregor fight. Here is what Cowboy said:

I would always sign, which is unheard of, eight-fight deals... I'm locked into that. It's not like three fights in I can be like, 'Time to renegotiate... because I'm fighting Conor!' No, you still have four more fights on your contract... Everyone's like, 'Red panty night, you got paid!' No I didn't. I got paid what I always got paid.
Donald Cerrone (via YT-Dale Brisby)
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Despite not earning a substantial amount for his bout with Conor McGregor, Donald Cerrone remained content about it. McGregor and Cerrone fought at UFC 246 in January 2020. It marked the return of ‘The Notorious’ after losing to his nemesis Khabib Nurmagomedov. McGregor ran through ‘Cowboy’ in just 40 seconds and finished the fight via TKO.

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Conor McGregor remains on the sidelines for nearly three years after suffering a leg injury in his UFC 264 bout. According to reports, he is expected to return against Michael Chandler this year. Chandler has spent over a year waiting for the fight for the infamous ‘Red Panty Night.’ As such, Donald Cerrone’s claim shocked the MMA world.

Donald Cerrone reveals quitting before fighting Conor McGregor

Donald Cerrone retired from professional fighting in 2022 after his bout with Jim Miller at UFC 276. However, the UFC veteran pointed out his fight with Conor McGregor as his starting point of retirement. As such, he mentioned feeling abnormal before that fight, and he essentially quit the fight.

Donald Cerrone reflects on his loss to Conor McGregor
Donald Cerrone reflects on his loss to Conor McGregor (Via Bleacher Report)

In his recent podcast with Bullrider Dale Brisby, Donald Cerrone reflected on his loss to Conor McGregor. He shockingly revealed his feelings about the fight. Here is what he said:

I could go back to that day that I hung it out to dry, and to me that day is the Conor McGregor fight. I threw it away before I even ever walked out that door. I never wanted to talk about quitting before I even got to the arena. Yeah, he gave me an exit and I took it like I just never wanted to be there. It was the craziest thing.
Donald Cerrone (via YT-Dale Brisby)

Although Donald Cerrone is retired, he pursued a bullfighting matchup. Unveiling his childhood dreams, ‘Cowboy’ wanted to bull ride. As such, after talks with the UFC CEO Dana White, he will face White’s Twisted Steel bull in a bullfighting contest in May 2024.

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