The WSOF has announced what it believes is a “Game Changer” in the MMA PPV business with the introduction of a PPV revenue sharing model set to be put in place with its foray into PPV in the second half of 2015. The model would provide featured fighters with 50 percent of all of the […]
Weidman out, Hendricks-Lawler II for UFC 181
The UFC announced this afternoon that Chris Weidman is out of his main event fight with Vitor Belfort at UFC 182 on December 6th. In its place, the UFC has inserted Johny Hendricks-Robbie Lawler as the main event for the PPV. Weidman has a hairline fracture. It will be casted 4 weeks, cleared in 6. […]
Bellator 125: 742,00 viewers
MMA Payout has learned from a Nielsen source that Bellator drew 742,000 viewers. It also received the highest rating of the season in the coveted males 18-34 demo. The highest quarter hour was the during the 10:45-11:00pm slot which drew 937,000 viewers. Payout Perspective: The main event which saw Melvin Manhoef KO Doug Marshall in […]
Cyborg to 135 and Invicta sets new date on UFC Fight Pass
The UFC has announced another Invicta event which will take place on UFC Fight Pass on November 1st. The UFC also announced that Cristiane “Cyborg” Justino will make her first appearance on UFC Fight Pass on December 5th. Cyborg stated that she will move down to Bantamweight which means that an eventual fight with Ronda […]
Spike TV to air “Eddie Alvarez: Free on Spike” Saturday
Spike TV announced that it will air both Eddie Alvarez fights against Michael Chandler in Bellator in opposition to UFC 178 this Saturday. Spike TV is calling the program, “Eddie Alvarez: Free on Spike.” Via Spike TV press release: MMA fans can sit back enjoy Eddie Alvarez’s two most memorable bouts against Michael Chandler for free on […]