The Ultimate Fighting Championship has been steadily gaining popularity over the years, and it seems that it is now one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. The combat sport has garnered a massive following all across the globe, with millions of fans tuning in to watch the action-packed bouts.

Recently, the UFC held its highly anticipated event UFC 286 at the O2 arena. The PPV saw Leon Edwards successfully defend his title against Kamaru Usman in the main event. The event was an enormous success, with fans raving about the high-octane fights that took place.

Leon Edwards led UFC 286 sets a record!

However, what made UFC 286 even more impressive is the fact that it has become the highest-grossing single-night event in O2 Arena history. The event had an astounding gate receipt of £7 million. The venue was sold out with fans flocking in from across the nation.

This is a testament to the sport’s growing popularity and the UFC’s ability to put on an excellent show. Dana White, the president of the UFC, confirmed the news after the event and expressed his delight at the overwhelming success of the event.

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Cageside Video Reveals KSI’s Unseen Reaction to Leon Edwards Win At UFC 286

The O2 Arena is no stranger to hosting massive sports and entertainment events. The arena has hosted events for WWE, Drake, Chris Rock, and several Anthony Joshua fights. However, UFC 286 surpassed all these events. One of the biggest reasons for it was Leon Edwards. Edwards was a crowd favorite because the UFC held the event in his home country. The fighting promotion also lined up other blockbuster fights up to fill the seats at the iconic arena.

Other fights at UFC 286

While it is true that the main event was a considerable crowd-puller, we cannot ignore other fights. The fight of the night, Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev, also gave fans many moments to remember. Gunnar Nelson won the performance of the night award by submitting his opponent in the very first round.

Jennifer Maia handed Casey O’Neill her first MMA loss. Marvin Vettori won via a controversial unanimous decision in an extremely close fight against Roman Dolidze.

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The success of UFC 286 made it the highest-grossing single-night event in the history of O2 Arena. It shows the increasing popularity of combat sports. The UFC has established itself as a dominant player in this industry, and fans expect the promotion to continue its growth in the future with more high-profile events. Overall, the future of the sport looks promising.

What do you make of the blockbuster UFC event surpassing all the other iconic events held in the arena? Let us know in the comments section below.