MMA Junkie reports the attendance, gate and bonuses for UFC Fight Night 44 which took place at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. The main event featured Cub Swanson defeating Jeremy Stephens. UFC Fight Night 44 drew 9,227 for a gate of $728,358. No comps were announced. In addition, the bonuses of $50,000 each […]
UFC Fight Night 43 attendance, gate and bonuses
MMA Junkie reports the attendance, gate and bonuses from UFC Fight Night 43 taking place last night (or this morning) from Auckland, New Zealand. It was the organization’s debut in New Zealand which took place at the Vector Arena. According to the figures announced at the post-event news conference there were 8,098 in attendance with […]
Digital-currency company sponsors Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch will be sponsored by a digital currency company when he fights next week for the WSOF as it makes in debut on network television on NBC. The sponsorship is the first of its kind for an MMA fighter. The news was disseminated on CNBC’s web site via commentary produced by Brian Kelly, who […]
TUF 19 Episode 11: 366,000 viewers
MMA Payout has learned that the 11th episode of TUF 19: Team Penn vs. Team Edgar drew 366,000 viewers according to Nielsen sources. The live plus same day number is the lowest this season but was the most-watched show on FS1 on Wednesday. In addition, the same night replay of TUF in the 10pmPT/1amET time […]
Golden Boy and Schaefer heading to arbitration
ESPN reports that Golden Boy Promotions has requested arbitration against former CEO Richard Schaefer. According to the report, De la Hoya and Golden Boy are requesting $50 million in damages from Schaefer although no allegations have been reported as to the claim. The case is being sent to private arbitration per the terms of Schaefer’s […]