UFC 199 salaries were disclosed by the California State Athletic Commission. Dan Henderson topped the list of fighters earning $800,000. Via MMA Junkie: Michael Bisping: $250,000 (no win bonus) def. Luke Rockhold: $250,000 Dominick Cruz: $350,000 (no win bonus) def. Urijah Faber: $160,000 Max Holloway: $150,000 (includes $75,000 win bonus) def. Ricardo Lamas: $53,000 Dan […]
Lesnar-Hunt set for UFC 200
Brock Lesnar will face fellow heavyweight Mark Hunt at UFC 200. Lesnar made the announcement in an interview with ESPN on Monday morning. The 38 year old Lesnar will face the 42 year old New Zealander in one of the featured fights on the stacked UFC 200 PPV. Lesnar, who is still under contract with […]
UFC releases statement on Helwani, MMA Fighting staff
The UFC has backpedaled on its initial stance on banning Ariel Helwani and other MMA Fighting staff from receiving media credentials from the company in a prepared statement from the company. From the UFC.com web site: Following a conversation with the editorial team at SB Nation, UFC will not prevent MMAFighting.com from receiving media credentials […]
Ariel Helwani given lifetime ban by UFC
MMA Fighting’s Ariel Helwani was escorted out of UFC 199 prior to its conclusion according to multiple reports including the host of the MMA Hour. In addition, Esther Lin and Casey Leydon of MMA Fighting were required to leave the event. MMA Fighting has issued a statement: MMA Fighting and SB Nation fully support Ariel, […]
UFC 199: Payout Perspective
Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective. This time we take a look at UFC 199 taking place at The Forum in Inglewood, California. The show featured two title defenses. Bisping shocks the world Michael Bisping waited a long time for his shot at the middleweight title and he did not disappoint. Perhaps exposing a […]