The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the payouts from TUF 25. Newcomer to the UFC, Justin Gaethje drew $300,000 including bonuses for Friday’s fight against Michael Johnson. Via MMA Junkie: Justin Gaethje: $200,000 (includes $100,000 win bonus) def. Michael Johnson: $47,000 Jesse Taylor: $30,000 (includes $15,000 win bonus) def. Dhiego Lima: $15,000 Drakkar Klose: $24,000 […]
Overeem tops UFC 213 salaries
The Nevada State Athletic Commission disclosed the salaries for UFC 213 which took place this past Saturday. Heavyweight Alistair Overeem was the highest paid fighter on the event with $800,000. The main event competitors Robert Whittaker and Yoel Romero earned $350,000 each. Whittaker did not draw a win bonus although both drew the Fight of […]
$99.95 HD price tag for Mayweather-McGregor
$99.95. That will be the HD cost for purchasing the April 26th Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor. In SD, the price of the Showtime PPV will be $89.95. Showtime spokesperson Madelyn Flax told USA Today Sports on Monday. It will be the second time that a combat sports PPV will cost $99.95. We all know that the […]
UFC 213: Payout Perspective
Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective. This time we take a look at UFC 213 from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Whittaker wins interim middleweight title Robert Whittaker won a unanimous decision over Yoel Romero to win the interim middleweight title. Originally, a co-main feature, it took over as the last fight […]
Gegard Mousasi signs multi-fight deal with Bellator
Gegard Mousasi has signed a multi-fight deal with Bellator MMA according to a company press release issued on Monday. Financial terms were not disclosed. The former UFC fighter was a top middleweight and now supplies the Viacom-owned company with another quality fighter. “I’m thrilled to welcome Gegard to the growing Bellator family,” said Bellator President […]