Highlights
- UFC 300 shattered records with 1.1 billion social media views, becoming a global phenomenon in MMA history.
- The event set new standards for excellence, breaking PPV sales records and earning a staggering $16.5 million gate.
- With a historic attendance of 20,067 and $1.2 million in fighter bonuses, UFC 300 solidified its place in MMA history.
The much-anticipated UFC 300, held at the iconic T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, lived up to the hype or arguably exceeded expectations. The event, which took place on April 13, 2024, has been hailed as one of the most electrifying fight cards in recent memory, exceeding expectations and setting new standards for excellence.
In a press release issued by the UFC and reported by ESPN, UFC 300 has rewritten the record books across various metrics. With a staggering 1.1 billion-plus social media views, the event has captured the imagination of fans worldwide, cementing its status as a global phenomenon.
UFC 300 PPV Buys And Gate For Pereira vs. Hill Hits Big Numbers
UFC 300 was not only a landmark event but also a commercial success for the MMA organisation.
UFC 300 Had The Most Watched PPV Prelims
The Historic Event Had Record Breaking Numbers
Among the groundbreaking achievements highlighted in the press release, UFC 300 stands out as the most-watched UFC Pay-Per-View (PPV) event since UFC 264. The early prelims and prelims garnered unprecedented viewership, with ESPN reporting record-breaking numbers across its platforms. Additionally, the event’s live gate collection soared to $16.5 million, making it the third highest-grossing UFC event of all time.
UFC 300 marked several milestones, including the UFC’s eleventh consecutive sellout since October 2023 and its sixth successive sellout in 2024. The attendance of 20,067 set a new record for a UFC event at the T-Mobile Arena.
Not only did UFC 300 dominate television ratings during primetime, but it also shattered records for commercial PPV sales in the United States, Canada, and Australia. The event’s commercial success extended to movie theaters, with UFC 300 boasting the highest number of participating theaters among all UFC screenings.
Max Holloway Wins The BMF Title With Crazy Last Second Knockout Against Justin Gaethje At UFC 300
Max Holloway captures the BMF title in spectacular fashion.
Moreover, UFC 300 made waves on social media, emerging as the best-performing UFC event across various platforms. The event’s cross-platform video views, interactions, and impressions reached unprecedented levels, reaffirming its status as a cultural phenomenon.
UFC 300 hit the highest PPV sales since UFC 264: Poirier vs. McGregor 3 in 2021.
In a historic gesture, UFC 300 witnessed the highest disclosed bonuses awarded to fighters in UFC history, with approximately $1.2 million distributed among the combatants. Notably, $600,000 of the bonus pool went to Holloway for his sensational knockout victory over Justin Gaethje to win the BMF title.
With UFC 300, the sport of mixed martial arts has reached new heights, captivating audiences and setting a standard of excellence. Other big events are in the pipeline for UFC’s 2024 schedule including the return of Conor McGregor at UFC 303.
