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UFC 330 Sells Out Philadelphia and Breaks Arena Gate Record

A reported $6.7 million gate and 19,238 paid fans underline strong commercial demand that the promotion says will bring it back to the city sooner.

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Overview

  • The UFC staged UFC 330 at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Saturday, drawing a reported 19,238 paid spectators and a $6,715,776 gate that CEO Dana White said shattered the venue record by about $2 million.
  • The 12‑bout card was headlined by two title fights at welterweight and strawweight, and the champion retained in the main event, extending his promotion win streak and affecting contender matchups.
  • The show produced a high number of stoppages across the prelims and main card, providing fast finishes that energized the crowd and shaped which fighters move up the divisional ladders.
  • Philly native Jeremiah Wells earned a third‑round guillotine submission in front of his hometown fans, and veteran Edson Barboza ended his career after a second‑round TKO loss and a ring salute.
  • Coverage noted the UFC’s strong local turnout could prompt more frequent Philadelphia shows, and reports differed on how long it had been since the last major Philly championship event with accounts citing both seven and 15 years.