The Sports Business Journal (the article is free to non-subscribers) has an exclusive report on how Al Haymon developed his deal to launch PBC on NBC. Based on public documents obtained by Bill King of the SBJ, it appears that Haymon’s investors have paid NBC over $425 million. The story begins with the initial pitch […]
UFC to change Reebok pay structure to tiered system
Sports Business Journal reports (subscription recommended) that the UFC is making a change to the way it will compensate its fighters through the Reebok deal. Instead of paying fighters based on media rankings, it will pay fighters based on a “tiered system” based on tenure or number of UFC bouts fought. There will be 5 […]
UFC on Fox 15 draws 2.43 million viewers in overnight ratings
Televison By Numbers reports that the UFC on Fox 15 event on Fox Saturday night drew an average of 2.43 million viewers which narrowly edged out the New York Rangers-Pittsburgh Penguins NHL game on NBC. UFC on Fox 15 scored 2.43 million viewers, a 0.9 rating among the 18-49 demo and a 4 share. The […]
UFC on Fox 15 attendance, gate and bonuses
System set in payouts for Mayweather-Pacquiao
The New York Times reported on the unusual need for a central system to be used for the logistical payouts for Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather with respect to the long-awaited fight coming May 2nd. The article primarily relies on quotes from Pacquiao promoter Bob Arum with respect to how the gross revenues will be divided […]