Bellator 131 on Saturday night drew a record 1.8 million viewers and peaked at 2 million during the Tito Ortiz-Stephan Bonnar fight per a Spike TV press release. The average for the overall event drew 1.24 million viewers. Via Spike TV press release: Bellator 131 knocked out the competition on Saturday, November 15 with record […]
UFC does not produce at “The Time is Now”
The UFC hyped up a big announcement for Monday afternoon. However, the news came as a disappointment to most as the UFC released its 2015 calendar with Dana White making a subtle reference that the big announcement did not get done in time. It was disappointing that there was no follow up (at least from […]
UFC 180: Payout Perspective
Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective. This time we take a look at UFC 180 from the Mexico City Arena in Mexico City. Werdum wins interim Heavyweight title It was to be Cain Velasquez fighting in Mexico City against Fabricio Werdum. However, an injury to Cain allowed Mark Hunt the chance to step in […]
Bellator 131 salaries: Ortiz tops list
The California State Athletic Commission released the salaries from Saturday’s Bellator 131 show from San Diego, California. As you might expect Tito Ortiz topped the Bellator roster earning $300,000. Bellator 131 Fight Salaries: Tito Ortiz: $300,000 def. Stephan Bonnar: $100,000 Will Brooks: $62,000 (includes $31,000 win bonus) def. Michael Chandler: $25,000 Joe Schilling: $25,000 def. […]
UFC 180 attendance and bonuses
MMA Junkie reports the attendance and bonuses for UFC 180 from Mexico City. Fabricio Werdum led the bonus winners for the night. Dana White announced attendance at 21,000 at the post-fight press conference. No official gate was announced although White indicated that it was the “highest gross in arena history.” The $50,000 bonus winners announced […]