Dave Meltzer reports in this week’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter that UFC ticket business for live events has really taken off. Whereas the Brock Lesnar show did not come close to selling out in February, the May 24 show has already sold out well in advance, the London show is almost sold out, and the July show is off to a good start.
I wonder why Vegas would do so well with a BJ Penn match on top as compared to Brock Lesnar. Oh right, I think I know why, it’s this guy on the card who is the biggest draw in the UFC who they are letting go.