For those that may have missed it, Invicta FC announced the payouts for its event last Friday in Los Angeles. As expected, Cris “Cyborg” Justino was the clear money winner hear making $90,000. The California State Athletic Commission revealed the payouts ( via MMA Mania): Cristiane Justino: $90,000 (includes $45,000 win bonus) Charmaine Tweet: $6,000 Alexa […]
Details disclosed in Bellator-Rampage lawsuit
Newsday reports the details filed within the complaint by Bellator MMA against Quinton “Rampage” Jackson. The complaint filed in New Jersey provides some interesting financial tidbits on Jackson’s contract. A hearing will be held on April 2nd to determine whether Jackson will be able to fight in the UFC 186 in April. Jackson received a […]
UFC awards PPV to Melbourne
UFC will hold a PPV in Melbourne, Australia in November 2015 after the state of Victoria legalized “fenced-in enclosures” for professional MMA. After the legal hurdle was accomplished, the company announced plans for a PPV in a press release issued Thursday. Via UFC press release: The UFC® today applauded the State of Victoria Labor Government for […]
UFC 184: Payout Perspective
Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective. This time we take a look at UFC 184 from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. In the main event, Ronda Rousey fought Cat Zingano. Gone in 14 seconds Zero strikes but a scramble that had Cat Zingano’s arm caught by Ronda Rousey and a straight armbar […]
Bellator 134 draws avg viewership of 872,000
Bellator MMA 134 drew an average viewership of 872,000 viewers peaking at 1.2 million viewers during the Liam McGeary-Emanuel Newton main event. The McGeary-Newton fight averaged 1.1 million viewers. McGeary won a unanimous decision over Newton to win the Bellator Light Heavyweight Championship. Overnight Peak Bellator 132 767,000 1,200,000 Bellator 133 565,000 967,000 Bellator […]