Dispute between Barão (right) and McDonald (left) attracted record attendance at Wembley Arena. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC
The Ultimate organization officially released the audience and income figures for the UFC London, held last Saturday (16). The number of 10.349 spectators present at the Wembley arena, in the English capital, represented a record capacity at the venue. Revenue from ticket sales for the night totaled US$1,3 million.
Considering the published numbers, the average ticket price paid by fans attending the event is $125,62. The price is relatively close to the average ticket price, for example, at UFC Rio 3, which was US$151,39. The numbers are still far from the US$466,16, on average, paid for each ticket for the rematch between Anderson Silva e Chael Sonnen, the organization's record.
O UFC London, also known as UFC on Fuel TV 7, had as its main fight the fight for the interim bantamweight belt, successfully defended by the Brazilian Renan Barao – who submitted the American Michael McDonald in the 4th round. Furthermore, the night featured the participation of eight British athletes, who performed at home.
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