Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective. In this edition, we take a look at the big 20th Anniversary Show of UFC 167 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. Bruised and battered but GSP wins split decision If you disagree with the decision review the 1st round because it appears that is the […]
GSP tops the UFC 167 payday roster
MMA Junkie reports the salaries for Saturday’s UFC 167 event at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. Georges St. Pierre topped the UFC roster with a reported $400,000. MMA Junkie reports as revealed by the Nevada State Athletic Commission: Georges St-Pierre: $400,000 (no win bonus) def. Johny Hendricks: $50,000 Rashad Evans: $250,000 (includes $125,000 win […]
UFC 167 attendance, gate and bonuses
MMA Junkie reports the attendance, gate and bonuses for UFC 167. The attendance was the second highest reported gate in the UFC’s history at the MGM Grand Arena since UFC 148 and the night’s main event scored the Fight of the Night. The reported attendance and gate announced at the post-fight press conference was 14,856 […]
UFC 167 tix hottest since 2009
Cagewriter reports that this Saturday’s UFC 167 event in Las Vegas has drawn the most demand for tickets for a UFC event since 2009. Ticket search engine company, Seat Geek, has provided the numbers revealing the average ticket price on the secondary market for UFC 167 is $580 per ticket. The secondary market refers to […]
Asian organization Legend FC folds
Bloody Elbow reports that Asian MMA organization, Legend FC has ceased operations. Despite the rise of MMA in Asia, the organization will disband and dispense with its assets by the end of the month. Via Bloody Elbow: Legend FC did have their share of controversies while they ran for about 3 and a half years, […]