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UFC 135 Rakes in $2,089,575 in Ticket Sales

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This past Saturday's UFC 135 event from the Pepsi Center in Denver drew a total crowd of 16,344 for a final gate of $2,089,575, the Colorado athletic commission revealed Tuesday.

Of the 16,344 in attendance, 14,247 paid for tickets and 2,097 were comped.

More UFC 135 notes from the commission are below.

-- When it comes to fighter salaries, the commission says it only verifies that fighters are paid by promoters and fighter salaries are not disclosed.

-- Tony Ferguson was awarded the victory over Aaron Riley after it became apparent Riley had suffered an injury to his jaw. Riley has since been issued a 180-day suspension which can be reduced to 90 days with medical clearance.

--Despite a dominant win in the main event, Jon Jones was handed a 180-day suspension or 45 days with medical clearance. Meanwhile, Quinton "Rampage" Jackson was suspended for 60 days with no contact for 45 days.

-- The only other fighter recommended for a further check-up was Jame Te Huna, whom the commission suspended 180 days or minimum 30 days with medical clearance.

                                                                                                                                                                                                               

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