MMA Junkie reports that attendance at the HSBC Arena in Rio di Jineiro, Brazil garnered 16,844 fans for a gate estimated between $2.5-$2.6 million. In addition, Jon Fitch, Erick Silva, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Rony Jason earned bonuses for the night. Fitch and Silva won Fight of the Night with the rebirth of a new […]
November 3rd Strikeforce Event Cancelled
Strikeforce announced via press release today that it is cancelling its November 3rd event from Oklahoma City. The press release stated that the organization’s next event would be in January 2013. Daniel Cormier versus UFC Heavyweight Frank Mir was to be the main event for this card. However, Mir pulled out and a replacement was […]
After layoff, Fitch talks about financial impact
What to learn from the Jeremy Stephens situation
Does the UFC need a crisis communications department? Last Friday showed that the UFC has not learned from its mistakes when it comes to addressing an emergent situation. Friday night’s UFC on FX 5’s event was marred by Jeremy Stephens as he was arrested the morning of his fight on an outstanding warrant. Despite his […]
Bellator 75: 145,000 viewers
MMA Junkie reports that the ratings for Bellator 75 were down from its season 7 debut. This past Friday’s event on MTV2 garnered an average of 145,00 viewers. The ratings reflect a decrease from last week’s debut. Bellator 74: 190,000 viewers After two episodes, the seventh season average viewership is 167,500. Payout Perspective: Bellator ran […]