The UFC 239 Prelims on ESPN Saturday was the #1 rated cable show for the day earning 1.145 million viewers. The event was the highest rated in the A18-49 demon with a 0.44 share and 572,00 viewers. The feature event saw Arnold Adams defeat Gilbert Melendez via unanimous decision. 2019 UFC Prelims on ESPN UFC […]
UFC 239 Payout Perspective
Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective. In this edition we take a look at UFC 239, the annual promotion event held in Las Vegas. Jones holds off Santos It was closer than most believed but Jon Jones successfully defended his light heavyweight title over Thiago Santos. Unlike previous challengers, Santos went after Jones’ legs […]
USADA issues 2 year ban for UFC light heavyweight
Former UFC light heavyweight Ivan Shtyrkov has accepted a two-year suspension from USADA for violation of the UFC anti-doping rules. The Russian stated on social media that he tested positive for a banned substance and this was confirmed by USADA on Tuesday. Despite accepting the suspension, Shtyrkov has signed with Rizin FF. Shtyrkov accepted a […]
Champs Jones and Nunes top UFC 239 salaries
The Nevada Athletic Commission disclosed the salaries for Saturday’s UFC 239. Jon Jones earned the most guaranteed of the night but Amanda Nunes ended up topping the roster. With her win bonus and Performance bonus, Nunes drew $550,000. Jones earned $500,000 with no win bonus and challenger, Thiago Santos, earned $350,000. As compiled by MMA […]
UFC 239 attendance, gate and bonuses
UFC 239 took place Saturday night at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The promotion awarded four bonuses highlighted by Jorge Masvidal’s record-setting KO of Ben Askren. Perhaps the theme of the $50K bonuses Saturday were Knockouts. Masvidal’s knee to Askren’s head ended the fight in just 5 seconds. In addition, Amanda Nunes garnered […]