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What is real entertainment in combat sports? When athletes don't take themselves too seriously. This whole press conference puts that on display, but one athlete leaned into it more than anyone else. I do not doubt that Ultimate Fighting Championship Champion Alexander Volkanovski is showing up prepared, but his leaning into this comedic schtick ahead of what surely is a no-laughing matter, potentially a life-or-death fight, is more than for laughs. What casual fans aren't thinking about, though: it's about selling the fight. Yes, Volk is bringing humor to the build-up, but he is not just playing around. He is smartly increasing interest in his championship fight with Ilia Topuria. This is crucial for athlete's pockets, especially when pay-per-view points are on the line. A fighter who can entertain both inside and outside the octagon isn't just a fighter these days. They're a brand. They're driving up sales and their earnings. In the end, it's the fighters who can sell a fight before stepping into the ring who often come out on top, financially and professionally. #linkedinsports #ufc #mma #entertainment ESPN

Excitement is building up as we approach final Euro 2024! ⚽🏆  My prediction for this year's tournament is on the picture. Do you follow the tournament? Which team are you rooting for this year? Let me know your thoughts and predictions in the comments below! #Euro2024 #Football #Predictions #FavouriteTeam

The Matchday 2 of the group stage has kicked off, and teams are back on the field, ready to battle it out! ⚽🌍 Take a look at my comparative analysis of shots and shots on target from Matchday 1. Which teams will maintain their exceptional performance in front of the goal?📊🔥 #AFCON2023 #Football #StatisticalAnalysis #GroupStage

UK MMA Fans: Are Stadium Fights a Must-Watch in 2021? Join us as we discuss whether stadium fights are the future of UK MMA. With three mega stars on the stage, the question arises: will we see a stadium fight next? Watch to find out the pros and cons of this epic event format. #UKMMAFans #StadiumFights #MegaStars #UKMMA #FightEvents #ArenaVsStadium #MartialArtsFights #MMACommunity #UKFightScene #FightNights

#CandidFootballConversations returns with with me, Arunava Chaudhuri, speaking about The Future of #IndianFootball to give you my thoughts and ideas what needs to be done to grow and improve football in #India. https://lnkd.in/eZpshvWh

You double-booked our event? With one of our competitors? Okay sure, no problem…. Congrats to all the Ultimate Fighting Championship Production teams for pulling off one heck of a technical banger and working non stop to pull off Noche UFC this last weekend 🙌 → A double-booking by UFC’s exclusive home in Las Vegas, T-Mobile Arena, led to the first live sporting event held at the Sphere this last Saturday — read on for some highlights about the production of Noche UFC ... Production: 💲 Average UFC card production = ~$2 mil 💰 Starting Noche UFC production budget = $8 mil 💸 Final Noche UFC production budget = over $20 mil → Included the production of 6 short films that celebrated Mexican combat sports and their contributions 🎟️ Sales: Highest grossing event for both UFC and the Sphere → $22 mil gate (ticket revenue) + highest recorded merch sales for a single UFC event → Average ticket = $3,600 → Ringside for the Alvarez/Berlanga fight capped at $4,000 (held at T-Mobile Arena / the event that caused the double-booking ) 📈 Sell out crowd: 16,024 (Sphere 18,600-20k) Technical: 🔆 It took 4 months for teams to work through a lighting reconfiguration plan for the octagon 🍥 Rendering for the Sphere took a whooping 12 days → Compared to just hours on a regular fight card → A 'Rendering Farm' was built onsite to accommodate 🎥 There were 45 camera angles → Compared to ~20 cameras on a regular fight card 🦾 2 dedicated fight broadcast crews + 2 additional crews dedicated to ensure the Sphere’s immersive experience could broadcast to at home viewers with a real feel of sitting in the 300-400 levels Viewer : 🤑 Most popular and expensive tickets were higher up where the screen was in full view vs ring-side 📳 For select attendees (~10k) haptic feedback was used during live fights & storytelling segments 👀 Augmented Reality used to display real-time data on screen + broadcast: strike speed, impact force, grappling statistics and A 📝 AI statistical support for at home viewers and broadcasters: strike counts, takedowns, submission attempts Resources: (12 min) Fox Sports Interview with UFC’s Executive Producer, Craig Borsari https://lnkd.in/gkRmiaTi https://lnkd.in/gfJsjc4G https://lnkd.in/gk-8ewGt -- Need help working through the logistics of your event or activation? Let's connect!

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How is the Ultimate Fighting Championship looking to exceed expectations in 2024? The UFC in 2024 stands out for several key reasons: - Diverse Matchups: UFC's 2024 schedule is already gearing up for notable events like UFC 297 in Toronto and UFC 298 in Anaheim, featuring top-tier fights such as Strickland vs. du Plessis and Volkanovski vs. Topuria. - Global Expansion: The UFC extends its reach beyond traditional venues, hosting events in Mexico City, Riyadh, Brazil, the UK, Abu Dhabi, France, Australia, and Las Vegas. - Divisional Talent: Notable fighters across various divisions, including Zhang Weili, Islam Makhachev, Sean O'Malley, and Jon Jones, bring dynamism and excitement and are expected to be set up for big matchups. - Technological Advancements: A partnership with Cosm will enhance the fan experience through immersive 8K Pay-Per-View events, combining virtual and physical viewing experiences. 2024 promises to be a significant year for the UFC, driven by a mix of compelling fights, global presence, and technological innovation. I'm looking forward to watching it evolve! #ufc #linkedinsports

Who says January has to be slow after the Black Friday and Boxing Day hustle? Not at Mayfair Marketing! 🚀 One of our clients just skyrocketed with a whopping 20% sales growth compared to Jan '23, and their ROAS shot up by an incredible 43%! 📈✨ Thrilled to see our strategies making waves! #MarketingMagic #SalesGrowth #digitalmarketing