UFC 305 follows the success of UFC 221: Romero vs. Rockhold in February 2018 and most recently the record-breaking UFC 284: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski in February 2023, the first UFC pay-per-view event in Perth. This is the third time the event has been held. Under the new agreement, the UFC will work closely with Tourism WA to bring another must-see mixed martial arts (MMA) event to Perth, featuring the exciting UFC FIGHT NIGHT.
“Perth, we’re so excited to be back!” said UFC CEO Dana White. “I can’t wait to bring another big pay-per-view to Western Australia after our record-breaking event in 2023. Perth is a world-class destination with some of the most passionate fight fans I’ve ever seen. City. UFC 305 is going to be incredible!”
February 2023, UFC 284: Makhachev vs. Volkanovskiy broke RAC Arena revenue and sporting event attendance records. UFC 284 also broke the U.S. arena record for ticket sales for any event, surpassed by UFC 293: ADESANYA vs. STRICKLAND, held at Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena in September.
UFC 284: Makhachev vs. Volkanovskiy attracted more than 9,000 international and interstate visitors to Perth for the major event, delivering an estimated total economic impact and inflow revenue of $42.8 million.
Helping with the announcement today at Scrappy MMA in Willetton was UFC featherweight No. 1 and former champion Alex Volkanovski. Perth native Jack Della Maddalena is #5 in the UFC welterweight division. Steve Arseg, ranked 10th in the UFC flyweight division, is also from Western Australia. Peter Kroschko, UFC Vice President Australia and New Zealand; Your Highness. Roger Cook MLA, Premier of Western Australia; Rita Saffioti MLA, Deputy Premier and Minister for Tourism.
“Following the huge success of UFC 284, which injected millions of dollars into our economy last year, the UFC’s return to Perth in 2024 is a major coup for Western Australia,” Premier Roger Cook said.
“UFC has proven to be a huge attraction with a passionate fan base and we expect thousands of interstate visitors to travel to Perth to watch this blockbuster. .
“As Western Australia continues to grow its reputation as a destination for world-class sporting events, and with UFC at the pinnacle of mixed martial arts, UFC 305 is another high-quality spectacle on our event calendar. represents.”
“We are very excited to once again be hosting UFC at the RAC Arena and look forward to UFC 305 being another huge success for WA’s tourism and hospitality industry,” said Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism. Rita Saffioti said.
“We know sports fans love coming to Perth to watch high-stakes sporting events at world-class sporting venues. , the UFC 305 knockout fight will take place at RAC Arena and the Wallabies against the Springboks at Optus Stadium. ”
“We’re really excited to be returning to Perth for two exciting UFC events over the next few years,” added Peter Kroschko, Vice-President of UFC Australia and New Zealand. The UFC in this region is going from strength to strength. From an incredible roster of talent to record-breaking events across the country, things are only going to get better. I would like to thank the WA Government and Tourism Western Australia for their continued support of UFC, MMA, and making it possible to host UFC 305 in Perth. ”
The fighter pairing for UFC 305 will be announced at a later date. Meanwhile, fight fans who want access to advance tickets and the latest information on the UFC 305 event can register their interest at www.ufc.com/perth.
UFC Travel Packages are available for purchase via Sportsnet Holidays starting today. Fans can secure tickets to UFC 305 and plan their trip by visiting http://www.sportsnetolidays.com/ufc-305-perth.
VIP Experience packages will soon be available through On Location, the official VIP Experience provider of the UFC. Enjoy exclusive access with official ticket packages featuring premium seating, VIP access to weigh-ins, all-inclusive hospitality, meet-and-greets with UFC athletes, and more. For more information, visit UFCVIP.com to view package details.
Since 2010, UFC has held 17 live events in Australia, including Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena, Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena, Perth Arena, Brisbane Entertainment Center and Adelaide Arena. This includes a sold-out show at the Gold Coast Convention Center Entertainment Center. In total, more than 325,000 fans attended these events, and millions watched his PPVs and television broadcasts around the world. The six previous host cities (Sydney, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth) have collectively generated more than $64 million in gross gates, with economic impact exceeding hundreds of millions of dollars.
The announcement of a new partnership between the UFC and WA Tourism follows the huge success of last month’s WWE Elimination Chamber: Perth, and reflects the key role the WA Government, through WA Tourism, will bring to the region. fulfilled. Two of the world’s most iconic sports and entertainment brands, UFC and WWE, combined under TKO Group Holdings in 2023.
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Information regarding media accreditation for the event will be sent at a later date.
