Today in MMA history, UFC 129 shatters all-time gate, attendance marks
UFC 129, held on April 30, 2011, at Rogers Centre in Toronto, set new records for attendance and live gate revenue in MMA history, drawing over 55,000 fans and generating more than $11 million. The event marked the UFC's debut in Ontario following recent legalization of MMA in the province, headlined by Georges St-Pierre defeating Jake Shields and Jose Aldo defending his title against Mark Hominick. While later events surpassed its attendance numbers, UFC 129 was a landmark moment that demonstrated the potential for large-scale MMA events in major stadiums.
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