Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective. This time we take a look at UFC 156 from the Mandalay Bay Events Center from Las Vegas, Nevada. Aldo sends Edgar to third straight loss Thud. The leg kicks of Jose Aldo last night were reminiscent of those he delivered to Urijah Faber at WEC 48 which […]
A look back at the PPV buy rates for UFC 156 fighters
As we head into the annual Super Bowl weekend PPV, MMA Payout takes a look at the previous PPV history of the main and co-main eventers. We start with the challenger to the Featherweight title, Frankie Edgar. For purposes of this discussion, we look at his PPV appearance since winning the Lightweight title in Abu […]
UFC and Fightmetric team up to compile UFC rankings
The UFC and Fightmetric have teamed together to offer UFC fighter rankings. The rankings will include selected MMA media members voting on the rankings. Via UFC press release: “We are thrilled to have UFC recognize our fighter rankings and to have them hosted on UFC.com, as well as incorporated into event broadcasts. FightMetric has worked […]
TUF 17 Episode 2: 1.27 million viewer average
MMA Fighting reports that the second episode of The Ultimate Fighter did 1.27 million viewers for a 0.9 rating. The ratings reflect a decrease from the season debut on FX. According to Television By Numbers, TUF did 1.27 million viewers for a 0.7 rating in the 18-49 demo for its time slot. TUF 17 Episode […]
Jackson says UFC misstates PPV numbers
MMA Mania reports that Quentin “Rampage” Jackson claims that the UFC misstates its PPV numbers to its fighters. Jackson’s statement is part of the on again, off again relationship he has had with the company. In an interview with MMA Heat Jackson indicated that Zuffa is taking advantage of its fighters by telling the fighters […]