MMA Fighting reports that Wednesday nights Bellator’s debut posted disappointing numbers. Spike officials point to the NHL Stanley Cup as contributing to the poor ratings. Hoping to continue with its strong ratings, and 809,000 viewer average from its first season on Spike TV, Bellator had high hopes for continued momentum. The Bellator summer series featuring […]
No Vote for MMA in New York
The New York State Assembly will not vote on a bill to legalize professional MMA in the state. With the latest loss, Zuffa will have to wait another year to lobby Albany once again. Newsday reports that after a meeting with the Democratic conference on Tuesday night, it was decided not to be put to […]
UFC trying to avoid FS1 1 licensing issue
The UFC is attempting to dodge a legal nightmare as there is a possibility of having the debut card on the new Fox Sports 1 1 from being displaced from its Boston location. A state legal requirement that fighters must have a social security card may derail the August 17th event. A state law requiring […]
Burkman, Fitch top WSOF 3 salaries
MMA Junkie reports the disclosed payouts by the Nevada State Athletic Commision from Friday’s World Series of Fighting event. Josh Burkman and Jon Fitch topped the $200,000 payroll for the event. The salary list is as follows: Josh Burkman: $32,000 (includes $16,000 win bonus) def. Jon Fitch: $30,000 Steve Carl: $20,000 (includes $10,000 win bonus) […]
UFC 161: Payout Perspective
Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective. This time we take a look at UFC 161 from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada where Rashad Evans took on Dan Henderson in the main event. Evans edges Henderson In what was an entertaining fight, Rashad Evans regained some career momentum with a split decision victory over Hendo. The result […]