UFC 313 Breaks Records with $10.1 Million Gate and Sold-Out Attendance

UFC 313 delivered a night of high-stakes drama and historic success at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, culminating in a sold-out crowd of 18,869 and a record-breaking gate of $10.1 million. The event, headlined by Magomed Ankalaev’s unanimous decision victory over Alex Pereira to claim the light heavyweight championship, solidified its place as one of the most lucrative pay-per-views in UFC history.

The main event saw Ankalaev dethrone Pereira in a tactical five-round battle. Ankalaev’s pressure and striking precision proved decisive against Pereira’s feared kickboxing arsenal. Judges scored the bout 49-46, 48-47, and 48-47, marking Ankalaev’s first UFC title win after years of climbing the ranks. Despite Pereira’s early success with calf kicks, Ankalaev adjusted by controlling the pace and landing key strikes, including a pivotal left hook that rocked Pereira in Round 2.

49-46, 48-47, 48-47 #UFC313

Magomed Ankalaev beats Alex Pereira by unanimous decision! pic.twitter.com/hxeasdAaZv

— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) March 9, 2025

The co-main event featured lightweight fan favorite Justin Gaethje, who defeated Rafael Fiziev via unanimous decision (29-28 across all scorecards). Gaethje showcased resilience and adaptability, bouncing back from a previous knockout loss to Max Holloway. Other standout performances included Mauricio Ruffy’s spinning back kick knockout of King Green and Ignacio Bahamondes’ first-round submission victory over Jalin Turner.

Historic Gate and Attendance Figures

Aaron Bronsteter reported on X that UFC 313 generated an astounding $10.1 million gate, with all 18,869 tickets sold out. This achievement places UFC 313 among the top revenue-generating events in the promotion’s history at T-Mobile Arena. The sold-out crowd was treated to a mix of technical battles and highlight-reel finishes, further cementing Las Vegas as the epicenter of MMA.

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Gate: $10.1 million

Attendance: 18,869 (sold out)

— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) March 9, 2025

UFC CEO Dana White expressed his satisfaction with the event’s financial success during the post-fight press conference, emphasizing how strong attendance figures reflect the sport’s growing popularity. The $10.1 million gate now ranks as one of the highest for a UFC pay-per-view held at T-Mobile Arena, trailing only events like UFC 229 (Khabib vs. McGregor) and UFC 264 (Poirier vs. McGregor III).