The UFC has officially sold as first reported by Darren Rovell. Forbes.com received confirmation from a WME spokesperson Monday afternoon. The sale for $4 billion means that the Fertitta brothers will cash out nearly $870 million in post-tax cash according to Forbes.com. The Fertitta brothers will not be involved in the day to day operations […]
McGregor, Diaz draw over 80% of reported payouts for UFC 202
MMA Junkie reports the full roster of disclosed payouts from Saturday’s UFC 202. The main event accounted for 82% of the reported payouts from the Nevada State Athletic Commission. As previously reported, Conor McGregor earned $3 million (no bonus) and Nate Diaz earned $2 million (no bonus). While there was no bonus associated with their […]
UFC 202 attendance, gate and bonuses
Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz led the list of bonus winners for UFC 202. The event drew the 5th highest gate in Nevada. UFC 202 drew 15,539 fans for a live gate of $7,692,010 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Below are the last 3 events prior to Saturday’s event featuring Conor McGregor. […]
McGregor payday $3M, Diaz $2M at UFC 202
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has disclosed that main event participants will receive $5 million for their fight tonight at UFC 202. Conor McGregor will receive a UFC record $3 million and Nate Diaz will earn $2 million. The $3 million will be the highest-reported amount given to a UFC fighter in the company’s history. […]
Tax set on MMA events in New York
Law360.com reports that mixed martial arts events and other combat sports in New York state will pay more than 8 percent tax on gross receipts in addition to other tax terms in New York when the sport becomes officially legal on September 1st. The UFC will debut in New York on November 12th in Madison […]