When two major PPV events clash on the same day, fans often speculate about which one will draw bigger numbers in gate revenue or PPV sales and which will come out on top. Last weekend, fans enjoyed two massive PPV events: UFC and boxing. Spectators witnessed an unreal spectacle at the Las Vegas Sphere during UFC 306, while boxing fans thrilled at the showdown between Canelo Alvarez and Edgar Berlanga. Both events were so monumental that they even broke a few records along the way.
Las Vegas often served as the heart of combat sports, and Mexican Independence Day brought out packed crowds at both the Las Vegas Sphere and T-Mobile Arena. Canelo Alvarez faced off against UFC 306 last weekend in Las Vegas, Nevada, yet the boxing superstar still delivered impressive numbers. Despite the major Noche UFC event at the Sphere, a recent Sports Business Journal report revealed that 650,000 viewers purchased the Alvarez vs. Berlanga pay-per-view. Additionally, the gate for the fight generated an astonishing $17 million.
In contrast, Dana White’s heavy investment in UFC 306 resulted in a hugely successful event. Fans and stars from across the globe praised White for his efforts. The event featured a highly anticipated fight between Sean O’Malley and Merab Dvalishvili, competing for the bantamweight title. Later on, the latter successfully defeated O’Malley to become the new champion. The excitement from fans was so intense that UFC 306 shattered the organization’s previous records, generating a massive $22 million gate.
UFC 306 Marks the Emergence of a New Title Contender
Fans were surprised as O’Malley underperformed at UFC 306. Dvalishvili secured the bantamweight title with a unanimous decision victory over O’Malley in the main event, marking his 11th consecutive win and rising to the top of the 135-pound division. Moreover, his dominant performance captured significant attention.
Valentina Shevchenko defeated Alexa Grasso in the co-main event, delivering an impressive performance in their trilogy fight. She won via unanimous decision, reclaiming the flyweight title and improving her UFC record to 13-3-1 with nine title fight victories. Overall, the event was packed with thrilling action, living up to fans’ expectations and leaving them eager for another spectacular UFC event in the future.
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