Its that time of year again where MMA Payout counts down the top business stories in MMA. We start off with the recent signing of Invicta fighters to the UFC. Dana White announced earlier this month that the UFC signed 11 fighters from Invicta FC and created a straw weight division of 115 pound women […]
Boxer in limbo after lawsuit
With the announcement of Vitaly Klitschko vacating the World Boxing Council’s heavyweight championship belt to focus on his homeland, it leaves open the issue of another boxer’s future Bermane Stiverne. Stiverne, a heavyweight contender, has sued Don King and his promotional company under the Muhammad Ali Act contending violations of the Act by Don King […]
UFC on Fox 9 Prelims on FS1: 613,000 viewers
White explains $5 increase for 168, end of UFC Primetime for now
MMA Fighting reports that the $5 bump for UFC 168 is a “one-time thing.” It also is going to stop producing the “Primetime” series for the near future according to the article. White first addressed the price advance with MMA Junkie stating that the price increase would not be permanent. White stated to MMA Fighting […]
Payouts & bonuses for UFC on Fox 9
MMA Junkie reports the fighter payouts for Saturday night’s UFC on Fox 9. Demetrious Johnson and Urijah Faber topped the $1,082,000 payroll. Via MMA Junkie: Demetrious Johnson: $250,000 (includes $125,000 win bonus) vs. Joseph Benavidez: $42,000 Urijah Faber: $200,000 (includes $100,000 win bonus) vs. Michael McDonald: $17,000 Chad Mendes: $90,000 (includes $45,000 win bonus) vs. Nick […]