MMA Junkie reports the attendance, gate and bonuses for UFC 177. Despite the last-minute main event change and the lack of star power, UFC fans came out to see their hometown fighter, T.J. Dillashaw as it drew 11,1000 for a gate of $700,000. The attendance and gate were announced at the post-fight press conference. In […]
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Ticket demand nears all-time low for UFC 177
MMA Payout has learned that UFC 177 is one of the weakest markets for ticket in he UFC in some time. Even before the announcement that Renan Barao would not be in the main event, the average ticket price on the secondary market according to SeatGeek is just $136. It’s worth noting that the event […]
UFC 180 sells out in 8 hours
The UFC has announced that the tickets for UFC 180 sold out in just 8 hours. It’s the first UFC event to be held in Mexico on November 15th at Mexico City’s Arena Ciudad de Mexico. The event features Cain Velasquez defending his heavyweight title against Fabricio Werdum. Per the UFC, it’s the fastest sell-out […]
Barao out of main event at UFC 177
MMA Junkie reports that Renan Barao is out of tomorrow’s UFC 177 main event against T.J. Dillashaw. Barao passed out while attempting to cut weight for Friday’s weigh-ins. As a result, former Bellator champ and newcomer Joe Soto gets the shot tomorrow night. Soto was set to take on Anthony Birchak on the prelim card. […]
The Wrestling Post: Lucha Libre reality show created by maker of Survivor
Variety reports that Mark Burnett, the creator of the reality show, “Survivor,” has a new show which follows Lucha Libre wrestlers which will air on the El Rey Network. “Lucha Underground,” is an hour long show which will feature five Luchadores from the AAA promotion in Mexico. According to TV By The Numbers which has […]