Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano attendance: How Intuit Dome seats baffled fans, made crowd difficult to gage
The Intuit Dome's appearance of low attendance during the Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano event misled fans, despite reports indicating a largely filled arena. The arena's illuminated seats make empty ones highly visible, creating the illusion of sparse crowds on broadcasts. This effect has sparked confusion in past events, including UFC 311, even when actual attendance was strong.
- ▪The Intuit Dome hosted the Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano fight, which appeared sparsely attended on Netflix broadcasts.
- ▪Despite the visual impression, the arena was reportedly 80% full during the main card's opening fight.
- ▪The illuminated seats at the Intuit Dome make empty seats more noticeable, contributing to the perception of emptiness.
- ▪UFC 311 at the same venue drew 18,370 attendees, the highest-grossing UFC event in California.
- ▪The arena is home to the Los Angeles Clippers and is one of the most technologically advanced in the U.S.
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