When this list was first compiled, No. 4 was “GSP gone from UFC. “ With Saturday’s fight, we added Silva as Anderson Silva’s absence from the UFC will take a toll on the company as well. Georges St. Pierre’s announcement that he would take an indefinite leave from the UFC and relinquish the title left […]
UFC 168: Payout Perspective
Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective. This time we take a look at the last UFC event of 2013 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Weidman retains belt after Silva breaks leg Corey Hill. That is what went through my mind as Anderson Silva’s shin was shattered on a Chris […]
13 for 13: No. 5 Eddie Alvarez-Bellator settle lawsuit
The Eddie Alvarez-Bellator legal saga came to an end this year with Alvarez settling with Bellator and making a triumphant appearance at Bellator 106. The legal case which Alvarez vowed would go to trial settled in time for Alvarez to face Michael Chandler on November 2nd. As we know the story, Alvarez completed his fight […]
UFC 168 attendance, gate and bonuses
MMA Junkie reports that UFC 168 drew 15,650 for a live gate of $6.2 million. In addition, Ronda Rousey, Miesha Tate and Travis Browne earned $75K bonuses as announced by Dana White at the post-fight press conference. White announced the attendance and gate at the presser as well. UFC 168 attendance at the MGM Grand […]
Weidman receives pay bump for UFC168
MMA Junkie reports the initial reported payouts for UFC 168 of the main and co-main events this Saturday. Notably, Chris Weidman is receiving a huge raise in his first defense of his Middleweight crown against Anderson Silva. The Nevada State Athletic Commission released the “show” and “win” salaries for UFC 168 which was obtained by […]