UFC announces a multiyear partnership with the Western Australian Government, bringing two blockbuster events to Perth. Read more about the exciting collaboration and the success of previous UFC events in Perth.
| Event | Date | Attendance |
|---|---|---|
| UFC 221: ROMERO vs. ROCKHOLD | February 2018 | – |
| UFC 284: MAKHACHEV vs. VOLKANOVSKI | February 2023 | Record-breaking revenue and attendance at RAC Arena |
| UFC 293: ADESANYA vs. STRICKLAND | September 2023 | Highest-grossing ticket sales at Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena |
- UFC announces a multiyear partnership with the Western Australian Government
- Two blockbuster events to be held in Perth
- UFC 305 marks the third time Perth hosts a UFC Pay-Per-View event
- Previous events in Perth broke revenue and attendance records
- UFC brings significant economic benefits to Perth
- Key figures from the UFC community present at the announcement
- Government officials express excitement for UFC’s return to Perth
- Ticket information and registration details provided
- UFC’s presence in Australia highlighted
- Partnership follows the success of WWE Elimination Chamber: Perth
- UFC and WWE merged under TKO Group Holdings
- For more information, visit ufc.com
UFC Returns to Perth
UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts promotion, is thrilled to announce a multiyear partnership with the Western Australian Government through Tourism Western Australia. This exciting collaboration will bring two blockbuster events to Perth , starting with UFC 305 at RAC Arena on Sunday, August 18.
UFC 305 will mark the third time Perth has hosted a UFC Pay-Per-View event, following the success of UFC 221: ROMERO vs. ROCKHOLD in February 2018, and the record-breaking UFC 284: MAKHACHEV vs. VOLKANOVSKI in February 2023.
Under this new agreement, UFC will also work closely with Tourism WA to bring another must-see mixed martial arts (MMA) event to Perth , featuring an exciting UFC FIGHT NIGHT.
Dana White’s Excitement
UFC CEO, Dana White, expressed his excitement about returning to Perth , saying, " Perth , I am so excited to be coming back! After a record-breaking event in 2023, I can’t wait to bring another massive pay-per-view to Western Australia. Perth is a world-class city with some of the most passionate fight fans I’ve ever seen – UFC 305 is going to be INCREDIBLE!"
Previous Success
Perth has proven to be a fantastic host city for UFC events. UFC 284: MAKHACHEV vs. VOLKANOVSKI, held in February 2023, broke RAC Arena records for revenue and sporting event attendance. The event also broke the national arena record for the highest-grossing ticket sales of any event, which was then surpassed by UFC 293: ADESANYA vs. STRICKLAND at Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena in September.
UFC 284: MAKHACHEV vs. VOLKANOVSKI brought significant economic benefits to Perth , with an estimated $42.8 million in total economic impact. More than 9,000 international or interstate visitors traveled to Perth for the major event, boosting the local economy.
Key Figures Present
The announcement event took place at Scrappy MMA in Willetton and was attended by key figures in the UFC community, including No.1 UFC featherweight and former champion, Alex Volkanovski; No.5 UFC welterweight and Perth ‘s own, Jack Della Maddalena; and No.10 UFC flyweight, Steve Erceg, also from Western Australia. UFC Vice President of Australia and New Zealand, Peter Kloczko, was also in attendance, along with the Hon. Roger Cook MLA, Premier of Western Australia, and the Hon. Rita Saffioti MLA, Deputy Premier and Minister for Tourism.
Government Support
Premier Roger Cook expressed his enthusiasm for UFC’s return to Perth , stating, "The return of UFC to Perth in 2024 is a major coup for Western Australia, following the roaring success of UFC 284 that injected millions into our economy last year. UFC has proven to be a huge drawcard with a dedicated fan base, and we expect to see thousands of out-of-state visitors travel to Perth to attend this blockbuster."
Deputy Premier and Tourism Minister, Rita Saffioti, added, "We are very excited to once again be hosting UFC at RAC Arena, and we expect UFC 305 to be another major success for WA’s tourism and hospitality industry. We know that sporting fans love to come to Perth to witness a high-stakes sporting event in one of our world-class sporting venues, and the weekend of 17-18 August will be a knockout with UFC 305 at RAC Arena and the Wallabies vs Springboks at Optus Stadium."
Ticket Information
Fighter match-ups for UFC 305 will be announced at a later date. Fight fans can register their interest at www.ufc.com/perth to gain access to pre-sale tickets and stay updated with all UFC 305 event announcements.
UFC Travel Packages are available from today via Sportsnet Holidays. Fans can secure their travel plans and tickets to UFC 305 by visiting www.sportsnetholidays.com/ufc-305-perth.
VIP Experience packages will be available soon via On Location, UFC’s Official VIP Experience Provider. For more information on package details, visit UFCVIP.com.
UFC’s Presence in Australia
Since 2010, UFC has presented 17 live events in Australia, with sold-out shows in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth , Brisbane, Adelaide, and the Gold Coast. These events have attracted over 325,000 fans in attendance and millions of viewers worldwide.
The partnership between UFC and Tourism WA follows the successful WWE Elimination Chamber: Perth event, which took place last month. UFC and WWE, two of the world’s most iconic sports and entertainment brands, were merged under TKO Group Holdings in 2023.
For more information and the latest fight news, visit ufc.com. Media accreditation details for the event will be provided at a later date.
