The No. 1 MMA business story of 2012 is the cancellation of UFC 151. The decision to call off the September 1st event raised a number of issues that the company may need to address going forward. The cancellation of 151 amakes it the event that never was. It was estimated that the UFC would […]
Top 10 of 2012: No. 2 The end of Strikeforce
MMA Payout’s No. 2 business story of 2012 is the demise of Strikeforce. January 12th will be the end of the organization after 27 years of existence and 7 as an MMA promotion. The purchase of Strikeforce by Zuffa was for a reported $40 million and repayment of debt. Dana White has denied Zuffa trying […]
Top 10 of 2012: No. 3 Ronda Rousey signs with the UFC
JDS ($400K) tops salaries for UFC 155
MMA Junkie reports the salaries as provided by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. Cain Velasquez made $200K while the former champ, Junior dos Santos made $400K. Via MMA Junkie: Champ Cain Velasquez: $200,000 (includes $100,000 win bonus) def. Junior Dos Santos: $400,000 Jim Miller: $82,000 (includes $41,000 win bonus) def. Joe Lauzon: $27,000 Constantinos Philippou: […]
Top 10 of 2012: No. 4 Bellator moves to Spike TV
MMA Payout’s No. 4 business story of 2012 is Bellator’s announcement that it is moving from MTV2 to Spike TV starting in January 2013. The move to Spike TV was the worst kept secret as Bellator prelim events have been streaming on Spike.com. Also, Viacom’s investment in Bellator made it likely that it would be […]