Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective! This week we look at the much-maligned UFC 133 event in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In the main event, Rashad Evans took out Tito Ortiz to cement his spot as the number one contender in the Light Heavyweight division. Evans knees Ortiz for win Rashad Evans looked phenomenal and displayed […]
GSP vs. Diaz rumored to be next Primetime series
MMA Weekly reports that the next UFC Primetime series will likely be Georges St. Pierre vs. Nick Diaz. The three-part series will go in depth behind each training camp prior to their championship fight at UFC 137. Although GSP is a Primetime veteran, it is unknown how Diaz will do in the behind the scenes, […]
McMahon denies any ties with UFC in company earnings call
WWE announced its 2nd quarter earnings on Thursday as it beat analyst expectations. In its earnings call, Vince McMahon dismissed any partnership with the UFC for a television network.The question came as a result of Dana White’s recent visit to WWE headquarters. White was vague about the reason for his visit while McMahon indicated that […]
HBO beats out Showtime for Pacquiao-Marquez III
Bad Left Hook reports that HBO has won the battle for distribution rights of Pacquiao-Marquez III. Time Warner, HBO’s parent company, will be heavily involvied in the promation of the November 12th fight. Via Bad Left Hook: As noted before, it appears that the greatest impact that Ken Hershman and Showtime made by “stealing” Manny’s […]
UFC-Fox Sports Latin America announce TV deal
The UFC announced a two year TV distribution agreement with Fox Sports Latin America to air UFC live events and programming. The deal gives Fox Sports the exclusive right to air UFC content in Latin America with the exception of Brazil. FOX Sports Latin America is the number one sports pay television network in the […]