Final weekend’s UFC 306 pay-per-view (PPV) occasion broke a number of income information.
Not solely did the “O’Malley vs. Merab” card change into the highest-grossing UFC occasion, in addition to the highest-grossing present at The Sphere in Las Vegas, it additionally set a file for probably the most merchandise ever bought throughout a stay UFC occasion.
These sorts of earnings would make a return to The Sphere appear to be a no brainer, however it seems UFC CEO Dana White has no plans to make a second journey to the high-tech venue, and it’s not due to the hefty manufacturing price ticket.
“No, I’m below contract with MGM,” White informed reporters on the UFC 306 post-fight press convention (watch it right here). “I informed you guys main as much as this, the best way that this complete factor performed out, tonight was meant to occur. It occurred, we did it, we killed it … I’ve actually been getting blown up by everyone about this occasion. The opposite factor we did was that it translated nicely onto tv, too. Folks felt prefer it was a distinct expertise than they get on a standard Saturday night time for a UFC occasion.”
Along with MGM Grand Backyard Area, MGM additionally operates T-Cell Area in Las Vegas, the place UFC hosts the vast majority of its “Sin Metropolis” occasions. How White managed to barter a one-off at The Sphere is unknown, however it didn’t sit nicely with a sure “douche” at MGM.
UFC 306 featured Merab Dvalishvili capturing the bantamweight title from Sean O’Malley within the five-round fundamental occasion. As well as, Valentina Shevchenko reclaimed her 125-pound crown by knocking round longtime rival and fellow TUF 32 coach Alexa Grasso.
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