Saturday’s UFC on ESPN+ 9 event drew an announced attendance of 10,960 fans for a live gate of $807,000 USD.
UFC officials announced the figures after the card which streamed on ESPN+ from Canadian Tire Centre it Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
While the number of free or “comp” tickets was not revealed, the figures represent an average revenue of $73.63 per ticket issued.
In the night’s main event, perennial contender Donald Cerrone (36-11 MMA, 23-8 UFC) took another step toward a title shot he’s currently seeking, dominating a gritty Al Iaquinta (14-5-1 MMA, 9-4 UFC) over the course of five rounds and taking home a clearcut decision win.
UFC on ESPN+ 9 marks the UFC second visit to Canada’s capital. UFC Fight Night 89 took place at Ottawa’s TD Place Arena in June 2016 and drew a reported attendance of 10,490 and a live gate of $1,278,250.
For complete coverage of UFC on ESPN+ 9, check out the UFC Events section of the site.
