Yahoo Sports TUF 24 Finale Live Gate and Attendance from the Palms Casino Resort
The UFC returned to the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas for the first time in nearly two years with The Ultimate Fighter 24 Finale on Saturday.
The crowd wasn't the biggest the promotion has ever seen, but the impact of the fights wasn't small at all.
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A total of 2,044 people were in attendance at the TUF 24 Finale. The crowd drew a live gate of $188,602.
The event featured Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson go the distance with TUF 24 winner Tim Elliot. D.J. successfully defended his UFC flyweight title, while Elliot earned the respect of all in attendance and watching at home with his gutty performance.
The co-main event featured a bout between TUF 24 coaches Joseph Benavidez and Henry Cejudo. The two also fought to the distance, but it was Benavidez collecting the split decision when it was all over.
