UFC Mexico City Ends 3 Years Sellout Run As Only 16,454 Attend

3 months ago

UFC Mexico City Ends 3 Years Sellout Run As Only 16,454 Attend

UFC Fight Night: Brandon Moreno vs. Lone'er Kavanagh (bantamweight bout) drew 16,454 fans at Arena CDMX, leaving thousands of seats unsold and snapping the promotion’s recent sellout streak. Gate revenue wasn’t announced. The card still delivered a shock: Lone’er Kavanagh out-kicked and outpointed former two-time champion Moreno over five rounds in the main event on Saturday night.

By Afnan Chougle

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