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UFC Faces Ticket Crisis Amid Soaring Prices

5/9/2025

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UFC Africa faces hurdles as middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis reveals that soaring ticket prices threaten attendance. Securing a venue in South Africa hinges on substantial sponsorship support. Meanwhile, UFC 315 in Montreal is grappling with disappointing ticket sales, driven by steep prices and a shortage of local stars, putting its financial future at risk.

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UFC Africa faces hurdles as middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis reveals that soaring ticket prices threaten attendance. Securing a venue in South Africa hinges on substantial sponsorship support. Meanwhile, UFC 315 in Montreal is grappling with disappointing ticket sales, driven by steep prices and a shortage of local stars, putting its financial future at risk.