The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released salaries from Saturday night’s WSOF 12 which was held at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Elvis Mutapcic topped the salary roster that totaled $95,500. Luis Palomino: $18,000 (includes $9,000 win bonus) Lewis Gonzalez: $7,000 Ronny Markes: $16,000 (includes $8,000 win bonus) Cully Butterfield: $3,000 Elvis […]
SBJ reports on WWE Network for OTT feature
The Sports Business Journal (subscription required) reported on the WWE’s launch of its network as part of its feature last week on Over The Top (OTT) networks. The article compliments another within the same issue which talks about the new platform in general. The article on the WWE reports on the tumultuous time it has […]
Cormier-Jones exchange harsh words after ESPN appearance
MMA Junkie reports on the “behind the scenes” verbal sparring between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier after their appearance on ESPN’s Sportscenter. As many know, the two had a big dustup last week at the UFC media event at the MGM Grand. The video shows Jones and Cormier in different studios after their appearance on […]
War Machine terminated by Bellator after incident
Bellator acted swiftly in terminating the contract of War Machine (FKA Jon Koppenhaver) after he is being identified as the prime suspect which found his girlfriend and another severely beaten. Bellator President Scott Coker has issued a statement regarding Jon Koppenhaver, War Machine: “We have a zero tolerance policy here at Bellator when it relates […]
UFC 175 draws 500K-545K PPV buys
MMA Fighting’s Dave Meltzer reports that UFC 175 did between 500,000 – 545,000 PPV buys according to various cable sources. It’s the best showing on PPV since UFC 168. UFC 175 featured Ronda Rousey defending her title against Alexis Davis and Chris Weidman defending his against Lyoto Machida. Interesting enough, UFC 168 featured Rousey and […]