UPDATE: This Sunday, September 24, 2023, major UFC stars, including Jon Jones and Alex Pereira, will participate in a high-profile Gift Drop hosted by streamer N3on on Telegram. Fans can expect an exciting event featuring an array of top-level fighters, marking this as one of the weekend’s biggest highlights outside of UFC 323.
N3on confirmed the collaboration, stating, “A bunch of fighters are going to be a part of [the drop]. I’ve streamed with a bunch of people, but these are real stars coming in.” This exclusive Telegram event promises to deliver unique UFC-themed digital merchandise, giving fans an opportunity to snag highly sought-after items.
Joining Jones and Pereira are other prominent names such as Israel Adesanya, Charles Oliveira, Merab Dvalishvili, Alexandre Pantoja, Ilia Topuria, Alexander Volkanovski, and Sean O’Malley. While Dvalishvili and Pantoja are scheduled to fight later that night at UFC 323, N3on is pushing to have all fighters present for the stream.
In a recent tweet, N3on emphasized the importance of personal interactions, saying, “I’m trying to get everything in person. We’re trying to get all the fighters in person.” This move underscores the growing trend of live interaction between fans and their favorite fighters, enhancing the online experience.
Just last month, Telegram held a successful auction of 29,000 Khabib Nurmagomedov “Papakha” hats, raking in approximately $4.5 million. This previous success reinforces N3on’s strategy of leveraging his influence in the MMA community to create engaging and lucrative events.
N3on, a dedicated MMA fan, recently trained with former UFC fighter Nate Diaz, describing the experience as “loving and cool.” He acknowledged the challenges of stepping into the boxing ring himself, stating, “I just don’t think it’s in me.” His focus remains on connecting fans with the best in the sport through streaming.
As anticipation builds, fans are encouraged to tune in to the Telegram Gift Drop on Sunday for a chance to interact with their favorite fighters and secure exclusive merchandise. The exact time and location for the event are still under wraps, but this unique gathering promises to be a significant moment for MMA enthusiasts.
Stay tuned for more updates as the event approaches, and don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to engage with the stars of the UFC!
