The UFC was sold for approximately $4.2 billion this summer changing the face of the largest, mixed martial arts company. Despite internal and external denials, it was clear that Zuffa was set to sell the company. Perhaps we should have seen this coming the year prior. Subtle changes made to the brand logo and broadcasts, […]
UFC 207 draws largest MMA attendance in Nevada
UFC 207 drew 18,533 and a live gate of $4.75 according to UFC officials post-event. The gate set an attendance record in Nevada but lands 14th on the list of biggest gates in Nevada. The event was a sell-out according to the UFC. As we reported on Friday morning, there were just scattered tickets available […]
16 for 16: No. 2 PFA and MMAAA attempt to organize fighters
Two movements seeking to organize fighters launched this year as the discontent over pay and benefits grew. Whether or not either one will be successful is yet to be determined. In addition to the PFA and MMAAA which announced their intent to organize UFC fighters. The Professional Fighters Association, led by Jeff Borris, seeks to […]
UFC 207 bonus winners include Nunes, Garbrandt
Amanda Nunes, Cody Garbrandt, Dominick Cruz and Alex Garcia were the post-fight bonus winners at UFC 207. The bonuses were announced post-fight. Garbrandt and Cruz earned Fight of the Night for their 5-round battle. Nunes and Garcia won Performance bonuses. Garcia starched Mike Pyle in a vicious KO and Nunes probably ended the MMA career […]
Rousey to make $3M at UFC 207
Ronda Rousey will be making $3 million tonight as she returns to the Octagon at UFC 207. The purse was disclosed by the Nevada Athletic Commission. Brett Okamoto at ESPN reported a portion of the purses including the women’s bantamweight champion, Amanda Nunes. She will be making $100,000 to show and $100,000-win bonus. Okamoto also […]