Al Iaquinta is off of the UFC 205 card in New York due to a dispute over fighter pay according to FoxSports.com. Iaquinta (7-2 in the UFC) was going to make $26,000 to show and the potential to double that with a win. In addition, he would receive $5,000 as part of the Reebok deal. […]
Bellator 161 draws 686,000 viewers
Bellator 161 drew an average rating of 686,000 viewers on Friday night on Spike TV per Sports TV Ratings. The event ratings represent a slight decrease from last month’s event. The event which featured Cheick Kongo taking on Tony Johnson drew 330,000 viewers in the adult 18-49 demo. Kongo earned the majority decision over Johnson. […]
More details on PFA intent to set up UFC union
Jack Encarnacao of the Boston Herald writes about Jeff Boris and his quest for his Professional Fighters Association (PFA) to establish a union for UFC fighters. In an interview with Boris, he explained more details for his plan for the company. In the article, Borris states that the PFA will seek to have an executive […]
UFC Fight Night 94 attendance, gate and bonuses
MMA Junkie reports the attendance, gate and bonuses from UFC Fight Night 94 in Hidalgo, Texas. The UFC announced attendance of 5,624 for a live gate of $323,419. The event took place at the State Farm Arena in Hidalgo, Texas. The venue holds about 6,800 for concerts. In addition, the UFC announced bonuses from the […]
Chael Sonnen signs with Bellator MMA
Chael Sonnen is returning to MMA as part of Bellator per an announcement late Thursday. Sonnen, 39, is signing a multi-year, multi-fight contract with the company. The Bellator press release stated that Sonnen will compete in the 205 pound division although he states in the release that he is not limiting himself to just one […]