MMA Junkie reports that Alexander Gustafsson is the latest UFC fighter to speak out about the Reebok apparel deal. Although Gustafsson chose his words, he advocated for more pay for the lesser-established fighters. “Pay the fighters a lot more money,” Gustafsson told MMA Junkie. He also chimed in on the Reebok deal and while he […]
TUF 22 Episode 2 up to 740,000 in DVR +3 numbers
MMA Payout has learned that the second episode of TUF from last Wednesday drew an increase of 60% from its initial live airing according to Nielsen sources. The DVR +3 ratings was up to 740,000 viewers last week. The increase in DVR viewership is up from the first episode’s DVR increase. It was up 15% […]
Ortiz tops Bellator 142 payouts
MMA Junkie reports the salaries from this past Saturday’s Bellator 142. Tito Ortiz received $300,000 in a loss to light-heavyweight champion Liam McGeary. The disclosed payouts were provided by the California State Athletic Commission. The payouts do not include the Glory Kickboxing fights held the same evening. Liam McGeary: $50,000 (no win bonus) def. Tito […]
Mayweather-Berto replay on Showtime draws 587K Saturday night
The PPV replay of Floyd Mayweather and Andre Berto Saturday night on Showtime drew 587,000 subscription viewers on Saturday night from 10:16pm-11:08pm per Sports TV Ratings. UPDATED: I misread the ratings a bit. The three ratings for the fight were all the same showing and was just chopped up per segment. The Mayweather-Berto fight did […]
WSOF 23 payout: 2 make $100K
MMA Junkie reports the salaries from WSOF 23 held on Friday night. Champions Justin Gaethje and David Branch were the top earners making $100,000 each which includes their win bonuses. Via MMA Junkie: Justin Gaethje: $100,000 (includes $50,000 win bonus) def. Luis Palomino: $20,000 David Branch: $100,000 (includes $50,000 win bonus) def. Teddy Holder: $12,000 […]