Top UFC events at T-Mobile Arena: Will UFC 300 be able to surpass the splendor of Las Vegas’ most iconic nights?

The highly anticipated UFC 300 is projected to generate significant revenue for the promotion, as it will be held at the renowned T-Mobile Arena. This venue has become a cornerstone for the promotion, and the upcoming event has the potential to surpass the grandeur of some of Las Vegas’ most memorable nights.

The event will showcase a star-studded fight card, with three championship bouts and several bouts featuring former champions. Headlining the event is the highly anticipated light heavyweight title match between Alex Pereira and Jamahal Hill. Furthermore, the event will also mark the debut of former PFL women’s lightweight champion and two-time Olympic Gold medalist Kayla Harrison, who will face off against former women’s bantamweight champion Holly Holm. This historic event promises to be an unforgettable night of elite fighting talent.

Considering this, we will now review the highest attendance records at the UFC in T-Mobile Arena.

#5. The Return of Conor McGregor: UFC 200

The T-Mobile Arena officially opened three months before UFC 200, making it not only a historic event for the promotion, but also their first-ever event at the newly opened arena.

The event attracted a crowd of 18,202 and generated a reported $10.7 million in gate revenue. In the main event, Amanda Nunes defeated Miesha Tate in the first round to claim the women’s bantamweight title, which would go on to be recognized as a legendary championship reign.

Furthermore, fans eagerly awaited the comeback of former heavyweight champion and current WWE superstar Brock Lesnar as he stepped into the octagon to face Mark Hunt in the co-main event. The event also saw victories for light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier over Anderson Silva, Jose Aldo over Frankie Edgar to claim the interim featherweight title, and Cain Velasquez with a first round TKO against Travis Browne.

#4. Conor McGregor’s Return at UFC 246

UFC 246 took place at a significant moment for the promotion, as it was one of the rare events that had spectators in attendance. It occurred two months before the onset of the global pandemic and marked the return of Conor McGregor to the octagon in the main event.

Despite his previous submission loss to then lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, McGregor made a triumphant return to the ring. His presence at the event brought an abundance of excitement and attention. McGregor solidified his comeback with a commanding first-round TKO victory over Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone, delivering a head-kick and a series of punches in just 40 seconds.

According to reports, there were 19,040 fans present at the event, generating an estimated $11.1 million in arena gate revenue.

#3. UFC 286

Among the events hosted at the T-Mobile Arena, UFC 285 stood out as it marked the highly anticipated return of former light heavyweight champion Jon Jones. The event proved to be a major success, drawing a reported $12.154 million gate and attracting a crowd of 19,471 enthusiastic attendees.

After a three-year hiatus, ‘Bones’ made his long-awaited return and boldly aimed to solidify his place among the all-time greats by becoming a two-division champion. He achieved this feat in spectacular fashion, submitting Cyril Gane and claiming the heavyweight championship title.

At the event, Alexa Grasso caused an upset by submitting Valentina Shevchenko with a face crank in the fourth round, resulting in her becoming the new strawweight champion.

#3. NBA Finals

The main event of UFC 264 featured the much-awaited third fight between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor, following their previous rematch in Abu Dhabi earlier that year where ‘The Diamond’ secured a victory to avenge his previous loss.

Despite his efforts, McGregor’s legacy from the event was marked by the severe leg injury he suffered while attempting a leg kick. The injury ultimately forced him to retire from the match, with the cageside doctor officially declaring an end to the bout after the first round.

Despite the unfortunate incident during the main event, the event was still considered a success with over 20,000 people in attendance at T-Mobile Arena and a reported $15.7 million gate.

#1. The Epic Showdown: McGregor vs. Nurmagomedov at UFC 229

The promotion of UFC 229 was a resounding success, setting new records with 2.4 million pay-per-view purchases and an arena gate of $17.2 million.

The main attraction of the event was the lightweight title fight between Conor McGregor and then-champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. The intense and personal animosity between the two resulted in a brawl involving both teams before and after the bout.

During the fight, ‘The Eagle’ effectively utilized his superior grappling skills and delivered powerful ground and pound strikes, ultimately forcing ‘The Notorious’ to submit via neck crank in the fourth round. In the co-main event, Tony Ferguson secured a TKO victory over Anthony Pettis when the former lightweight champion was unable to continue after sustaining an injury in the second round.