It didn’t take too much time to reconsider as Dana White announced via twitter that Tito Ortiz will step in to fight Rashard Evans at UFC 133. Initially turning down the fight, Ortiz had a change of heart and now is back in the good graces of the UFC. Payout Perspective: It made sense for […]
Davis out, Evans waits again
The injury bug continues as Ariel Helwani reported that Phil Davis is out of his main event matchup with Rashard Evans for UFC 133. Davis was a replacement for Jon Jones and now Evans must await another opponent. Lyoto Machida, rumored to have been offered the fight is reported to have turned down the Evans […]
M-1 Challenge 26 on Showtime averages 161,000 viewers
MMA Junkie reports that Friday night’s showing of M-1 Challenge received an average viewership of 161,000 viewers. It was the organization’s second time on Showtime as the show broadcast from Costa Mesa, California. Via MMA Junkie: The number marks a 14.8 decrease in ratings from Showtime’s debut M-1 Challenge offering, which scored 189,000. By comparison, […]
UFC 132: $2.3 million gate
MMA Junkie reports that UFC 132 officially drew an attendance of 13,109 for a gate of $2.3 million. About 5,000 tickets were comped and an additional 787 tickets went unused. USA Today adds that the UFC sold 58% of the tickets available. In comparison, UFC 132 sold more tickets than UFC 130 which headlined Rampage Jackson […]
UFC 131 salaries: JDS tops list
MMA Junkie reports the release of fighter salaries from UFC 131 in Vancouver. Notably, Junior dos Santos tops the lists of fighters with $200K for his main event win over Shane Carwin. Via MMA Junkie: Junior Dos Santos: $200,000 (includes $100,000 win bonus) def. Shane Carwin: $40,000 Kenny Florian: $130,000 ($65,000 win bonus) def. Diego […]