MMA Fighting reports the salaries from August’s UFC Fight Night 49. Rafael dos Anjos topped the list as disclosed by the Oklahoma State Athletic Commission. The second dollar amount for the winners is their win purse. Via MMA Fighting: Rafael dos Anjos ($38,000 + $38,000 = $76,000) def. Benson Henderson ($48,000) Jordan Mein ($20,000 + […]
UFC 177 Prelims lowest ever on FS1
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 […]