UFC numbers are down across the board in 2012, but new data from key demographics such as young males and females of all ages suggest the interest in the UFC (and MMA in general) is rising, the gap between MMA and boxing is closing.
The UFC was nominated for their second-ever Sports Business Journal award Monday, up for Sports Event Of The Year.
The Sports Business Journal compiled a list of the 50 most influential players in sports business and no one in MMA or boxing made the list.
MMA fans skew young and wealthy
UFC continues to grow financially while competitors struggle.
