MMA Junkie reports that Bellator will be streaming its preliminary fights worldwide on Spike.com starting this Saturday with Bellator 50. Last week Bellator and Spike.com began streaming its preliminary fights online. Bellator sent out the announcement via its twitter account. Payout Perspective: This is a good move for the company as it gives it broader exposure for […]
The state of MMA sponsorship
MMA Fighting had a piece on the state of sponsorships in MMA. It was a revealing look behind sponsoring of fighters in MMA. Overall the piece depicts the sponsorship game as a huge investment for companies with a tenuous rate of return. For fighters, its a necessity to supplement their fight income as well as keep […]
Payout Exclusive: Interview with “Warrior” star Joel Edgerton
MMA Payout had the opportunity to speak with “Warrior” star Joel Edgerton. Edgerton played older brother Brendan Conlon, the high school teacher and ex-UFC fighter thrust back into the cage to make money for his family. MP: Did you know anything about MMA before this role? “I knew MMA existed but I was more interested […]
Strikeforce and Bellator ratings show huge drop for one
MMA Junkie reports the ratings for Saturday night’s Strikeforce and Bellator events. Strikeforce received a dismal 274,000 viewers while Bellator garnered 235,000 viewers. Despite featuring the semifinals of the Heavyweight Grand Prix, Strikeforce received a 1.04 household rating among men 18-49 and a 1.17 among men 18-34 according to MMA Junkie. Via MMA Junkie: Strikeforce’s […]
Strikeforce payroll features Barnett and heavyweights at top
MMA Junkie reports the payroll from Saturday’s Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov totaled $942,000. The Ohio State Athletic Commission released the payroll information on Monday. Via MMA Junkie: Josh Barnett: $150,000 (no win bonus) def. Sergei Kharitonov: $100,000 Daniel Cormier: $100,000 (includes $50,000 win bonus) def. Antonio Silva: $100,000 Luke Rockhold: $50,000 (includes $25,000 win bonus) […]