UFC 168 Draws Gate Of $6.2M From Record Crowd At MGM Grand

A crowd of 15,650 attended Saturday's UFC 168 in Las Vegas, resulting in a live gate of $6.2M. The attendance "was a new UFC record at MGM Grand Garden Arena." The main event "ended in shocking fashion" when Anderson Silva broke his leg while fighting Chris Weidman (MMAJUNKIE.com, 11/29). UFC President Dana White said, "There's nothing worse than breaking your leg like that. Well, there are worse things but it's the worst thing that's ever happened here" (LAS VEGAS SUN, 11/29).

Meanwhile, Ronda Rousey was met with a "din of angry fans" when she refused to shake hands with Miesha Tate after besting Tate via submission. The "vocal reaction" suggests there are few fans who "don't at least feel something about her." Under the header, "Ronda Rousey Playing Villain Could Help Women's MMA," USA TODAY's Ben Fowlkes writes, "That might be the type of champion women's MMA needs" (USA TODAY, 12/30).