Spike TV launched an iPad and iPhone App to be used while watching Bellator MMA. According to the press release, the App will give users real time fight data as they watch the event. Via press release: When the Bellator cage door closes and the gloves touch, the innovative app works in concert with the […]
UFC 157 Salaries: Hendo leads payroll at $250K
MMA Junkie reports the payouts for UFC 157. Dan Henderson topped the list of reported salaries released by the California State Athletic Commission. The payroll for the event was $1,173,050. Via MMA Junkie: Ronda Rousey: $90,000 (includes $45,000 win bonus) def. Liz Carmouche: $12,000 Lyoto Machida: $200,000 (no win bonus) def. Dan Henderson: $250,000 Urijah […]
UFC 157 Prelims: 1.267 million
MMA Fighting reports that UFC 157 Prelims received an average 1.267 million viewers. The 2 hour show preceding the big event Saturday is average for the prelims on FX. The show was down from UFC 156’s Prelims which was the highest average for prelims on FX. The prelims for 157 included the Fight of the […]
Initial UFC 157 PPV buys show impressive debut for women’s MMA
South Dakota MMA bill passes committee, onto House for vote
MMA Junkie reports that South Dakota Senate Bill 84, a bill which would regulate combat sports including MMA in the state is off to the state House of Representatives for a vote. On Monday it was voted unanimously for passage out of the Senate Commerce and Energy Committee. According to the bill, SB 84 would […]