Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective. This time we look at the biggest card of the year: Silva v. Sonnen II at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Silva KOs Sonnen in 2nd round Anderson Silva eluded a spinning back elbow from Chael Sonnen and began and assault with a knee to Sonnen’s chest which […]
UFC 148 gate: $6.5 million
Griffin or Ortiz will make top salary at UFC 148
MMA Junkie reports a partial list of salaries for Saturday’s much anticipated UFC 148. Tito Ortiz will make $250,000 while Forrest Griffin could make up to $275,000 if he beats Ortiz. Anderson Silva will make $200,000 with no win bonus and Chael Sonnen will make $50,000 with the opportunity to make another $50,000 if he […]
Zuffa obtains TRO for trademark infringers for UFC 148
The Las Vegas Journal Review reports that Zuffa is readying for trademark infringers for UFC 148. Its lawyers have obtained a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) which will allow the UFC to shut down any vendor it believes infringes on the UFC’s trademark. The TRO coincides with International Fight Week as many fans are in Vegas […]
U.S. military may cut sports sponsorships
TheHill.com reports that the House of Representatives will vote on whether military sponsorships in NASCAR and other sports including the UFC will continue. It appears that there will be a political battle on whether sports sponsorships will remain in the military’s budget. A similar measure failed to pass the House Appropriations committee last year. The […]