Officials says the mixed martial arts fight in New Orleans Saturday night brought in more money than any other event in the history of the Smoothie King Center.
"New Orleans & Company, the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation and its partners salute the success of UFC 318, which sold out the Smoothie King Center last night, with an enthusiastic crowd of 18,138 and $8.09 million in ticket sales," N.O. and Co. said in a news release.
The group says no other event has ever had a higher grossing gate at the stadium.
“New Orleans is a championship city—uniquely Built to Host a variety of events; it’s a place where winning moments meet world-class hospitality,” said Walt Leger III, President and CEO of New Orleans & Company. “Once again, we proved why major event producers choose us, because they know attendance will be strong and the experience unforgettable."
Leger says thanked the UFC and said they are looking forward to working with then again in the near future.
Organizers were pleased too.
UFC President and CEO Dana White said, “Tonight was a huge success. The gate, the buzz, the energy in this town. It couldn’t have been better. I’m very happy.”
