MMA Junkie reports that the attendance announced for UFC 159 was 15,227 fans for a gate of $2.7 million. In addition, bonuses were $65,000 each up from the “standard” $50,000 which were announced earlier this year. The attendance was second highest at The Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey with UFC 111: GSP v. Hardy […]
The PR of Chael Sonnen
For MMA fans the thought of professional wrestling is beyond comparison with the real sport of the UFC. Yet, if you want to see pro wrestling in MMA, you need only look to Chael Sonnen. “Anderson Silva you absolutely suck.” – Chael Sonnen post-fight Octagon interview at UFC 136. In my opinion, the best start […]
Golden Boy partners with Brooklyn’s Barclays Center
The Wrestling Post – Wrestlemania 29 earnings
Variety reports that Wrestlemania 29 set a record in earnings with $72 million. This year’s event bested last year’s Wrestlemania in Miami which earned $67 million. The $72 million figure includes ticket sales and PPV buys. The event was up $5 to $70 (in HD). Early PPV estimates have it at 1 million with the […]
All is forgiven? Mitrione back in UFC
MMA Junkie reports that Matt Mitrione will be fighting Brendan Schaub at UFC on Fox 8 this July. After the UFC announced his suspension on April 8th for his comments on transgender fighter Fallon Fox, it appears he is no longer suspended. As you recall, Mitrione’s comments on The MMA Hour which were directed at Fox […]