MMA Payout has learned that the prelims for UFC 177 drew an average of just 436,000 viewers. It’s the lowest output on FS1 since it began showing prelims. UFC PPV Prelims since August 2013 (FS1 unless specified) UFC 164 809,000 UFC 165 722,000 UFC 166 628,000 UFC […]
MMA documentary obtains distribution deals
Deadline reports that a documentary featuring MMA fighting pastors, entitled, “Fight Church,” has scored distribution deals with Lionsgate and Morgan Spurlock’s Warrior Poets. The controversial subject and the religion-based themes are the main reasons why this film has drawn interest. The film follows pastors that preach the Bible while moonlighting as MMA fighters. It includes […]
WSOF to promote amateur division
World Series of Fighting officially announced its an amateur division of the fight organization that will be split into regions. The U.S. National Amateur Division will begin in 2015 and according to a company release, contracts will be awarded to winners from the amateur division. Via WSOF press release: Winners of the World Series of […]
Dillashaw tops UFC 177 salaries
MMA Junkie reports the salaries for UFC 177 as disclosed by the California State Athletic Commission. T.J. Dillashaw was the top earner for the night with $150,000 ($50K to show, $50 to win and $50K performance bonus). Via MMA Junkie: T.J. Dillashaw: $100,000 (includes $50,000 win bonus) def. Joe Soto: $20,000 Tony Ferguson: $40,000 (includes […]
Pettis wins Wheaties box cover
Anthony Pettis has won the Wheaties cereal box cover according to his Instagram account. Pettis won a vote as part of the cereal maker’s contest. This was a great promotion although it received a critique from sports business guy Darren Rovell who indicated he had not heard of the 5 athletes competing for the cover: […]