The UFC Foundation is dedicated to making a positive and lasting impact by championing youth, public service, equality and those fighting to defeat serious and deadly diseases.
To commemorate International Fight Week, the UFC raised funds through three charity campaigns surrounding the week-long celebration, including a Charity Buzz auction for two tickets to watch UFC 276 from VIP seats at Dana White; a week-long 50/50 raffle; and proceeds from the UFC Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony tickets.
To coincide with IFW, the UFC launched a 50/50 online and on-site raffle across the state. Fans were able to participate in the raffle by purchasing tickets at the UFC Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at T-Mobile Arena, the South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center during the Fan Experience of UFC X, at the weigh-in ceremonies and during UFC 276: ADESANYA vs. CANNONIER at the T-Mobile Arena. The raffle generated a total jackpot of $117,530which is the second-highest 50/50 raffle total in UFC history.
Other funds raised during the week included $11,700 for two tickets to sit in Dana White’s VIP section at UFC 276 and one UFC record $36,325 in proceeds from UFC Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony ticket sales.
To date, no winner has come forward to claim the other half of the 50/50 jackpot. In accordance with the rules and regulations set by the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB), if the winning ticket is not claimed within the 30-day period, the entire jackpot will benefit the UFC Foundation.
The UFC Foundation works in tandem with the UFC Corporate Social Responsibility Program, #UFCInTheCommunityto strategically collaborate with partners, sponsors and athletes to develop additional charitable programs and funding sources to help strengthen and inspire the local community.
Since 2017, the UFC has produced 24 50/50 charity raffles across North America, raising more than $1.14 millionwith proceeds going to local charities in the communities that hosted the UFC during Fight Week.
The next UFC 50/50 raffle will take place from Friday, September 9 through Saturday, September 10 at T-Mobile Arena as part of UFC 279: CHIMAEV vs. DIAZ. For more information, please visit UFCFOUNDATION.