MMA Fighting reports the attendance, gate and bonuses from UFC Fight Night 96 in Portland, Oregon.
The event at the Moda Center, home to the NBA’s Portland Trailblazers drew 6,240 for a gate of $501,035.
The bonuses went to Nate Marquardt, Brandon Moreno, Henrique da Silva and Curtis Blaydes. No Fight of the Night bonus for anyone. Each earned $50,000 bonuses.
Payout Perspective:
A modest audience for an event that saw several upsets on the card. The event is on par with a standard Fight Night with modest attendance and gate.
UFC, and its young die hards, are learning that even that brand is star driven