According to a report by the Sports Business Journal, international television rights fees are driving the UFC business model while the PPV business is taking a step back in revenue for the company. The article, which we earlier reported on regarding all-time PPV draws for the company, also wrote about the hard decisions the UFC […]
Archives for October 2014
Sports Business Journal lists UFC’s top PPV draws
Super Fight League debuts in U.S.
Super Fight League made its North American debut appearance in Tacoma, Washington on Saturday night. MMA Payout was there in person to take in the fights.. The promotion from India, in partnership with local promoter Brian Halquist Productions’ CageSport MMA ran the event at the Emerald Queen Casino south of Seattle, Washington. The card featured […]
UFC Fight Night 54 attendance gate and bonuses
MMA Junkie reports that UFC Fight Night 54 from Halifax Nova Scotia, Canada drew 10,782 fans for a gate of $926,000. In addition, Rory MacDonald led the list of bonus recipients. UFC Fight Night 54 was the second UFC event on Saturday and took place at Halifax Metro Centre in Nova Scotia, Canada. No comp […]
UFC Fight Night 53 attendance, gate and bonuses
UFC Fight Night 53 taking place at the Ericsson Globe in Stockholm, Sweden drew 10,026 and a live gate of $1.1 million. In addition, bonuses were handed out to Max Holloway, Mike Wilkinson, Dennis Siver and Charles Rosa. As is the norm, no comps were reported for this event which featured Rick Story and Gunnar […]