5 non-title UFC fights that headlined a PPV

#4. Brock Lesnar vs. Alistair Overeem - UFC 141

Overeem defeated Lesnar via first-round TKO

Brock Lesnar was one of the biggest draws in UFC history and began main eventing pay-per-views for the promotion in just his fourth professional fight. This bout with Alistair Overeem came after Lesnar's run with the heavyweight championship. However, 'The Beast Incarnate' remained a big enough star to headline the fight.

Once again, there were plenty of unknowns in this fight that helped generate interest. Lesnar had not fought in over a year due to his battles with diverticulitis and was trying to bounce back after losing his title. Overeem had achieved plenty of success overseas and was making his promotional debut in this fight.

The bout sold an impressive 750,000 pay-per-views, a particularly impressive number back in 2011. The fight saw Overeem swarm Lesnar and finish his opponent inside the first round after a body kick and punches.

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#3. Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal - UFC 244

Masvidal defeated Diaz via third-round TKO

This bout became famous as it was contested for the symbolic 'BMF' title. The fight pitted two of the sport's most popular fighters against each other in a bout worthy of headlining a pay-per-view. This rivalry is one of the big reasons Jorge Masvidal is now a big enough name to be the main event at UFC 272.

2019 had been the year of Jorge Masvidal. He had knocked out Darren Till in March 2019. 'Gamebred' then capped it off with the quickest KO in UFC history over Ben Askren. The always popular Nate Diaz had made a winning return to the octagon earlier in the year, defeating Anthony Pettis after three years out.

While the number of pay-per-views this fight sold was not disclosed, the event raked in a ridiculous $6,575,996.19 in ticket sales. The fight saw Masvidal look good early, leading to a doctor stoppage TKO of Diaz after the third round due to a large cut.