The Washington State Department of Licensing has released the purse information from Saturday’s UFC on Fox 8 show. Notably, Robbie Lawler led the roster with a total of $156,000 ($78K win/$78K show) while Flyweight Champ Demetrious Johnson was sixth on the roster in terms of base salary. In addition, the DOL released the total attendance […]
UFC on Fox 8: Payout Perspective
Welcome to a special edition of Payout Perspective. This time we take a look at UFC on Fox 8 from the KeyArena in Seattle, Washington where hometown fighter Demetrious Johnson turned back challenger John Moraga. Johnson armbars Moraga in 5th Demetrious Johnson earned a 5th round submission of John Moraga in front of the hometown […]
UFC on Fox 8 overnight ratings: 2.04 million viewer average
Television By Numbers reports that UFC on Fox 8 overnight ratings scored a 0.9 rating/4 share (in 18-49 demo) for an average viewership of 2.04 million viewers. Its the lowest rating for the UFC on the Fox network. The ratings do not include the overrun which was approximately 15 minutes over from its time slot. […]
Sunny Daze: Attendance, gate and bonuses for UFC on Fox 8
MMA Fighting reports that UFC on Fox 8 attendance and gate was a paltry 7,816 fans for $735,000. The bonuses of $50,000 each were highlighted by Washington’s own Demetrious Johnson winning the Submission of the Night. Bonuses of $50,000 each were as follows: Ed Herman v. Trevor Smith – Fight of the Night Demetrious Johnson […]
Jake joins Body Glove Surge Team
As he gets ready for his fight Saturday night, Jake Ellenberger recently signed on with sponsor with the Body Glove Surge Energy Team. According to its web site, “its the first all natural energy shot.” Via Body Glove Surge press release: “Mixed martial arts is more than a sport, it’s a lifestyle. To perform at […]