The Staff at MMAJunkie are reporting that WEC 50: Cruz vs. Benavidez earned $275,340 at the gate on the strength of 1,861 in attendance. This month’s WEC 50 event officially drew an attendance of 1,861 and a live gate of $275,340. …. Of the 1,861 attendees, 371 received complimentary tickets. The average paid-ticket […]
CMA Proposes Ban on MMA Prizefighting
The Canadian Press is reporting that the Canadian Medical Association is calling for a ban on mixed martial arts prizefighting in Canada. Delegates at the CMA’s annual meeting voted Wednesday to have the doctors group seek a government ban on the sport. The vote came after often contentious debate among 250 doctors at the […]
Strikeforce Houston: 367,000 Viewers
The Staff at MMAJunkie are reporting that Strikeforce: Houston averaged 367,000 viewers on Showtime last Saturday night, but peaked at nearly half a million viewers for the main event between Lawal and Cavalcante. Overall, the event, which took place Aug. 21 at the Toyota Center in Houston, averaged 367,000 viewers. The event, which marked Strikeforce’s […]
Tapout and Fathom Co-Promoting for UFC 118
Tapout Clothing and Fathom Events will partner to host the new UFC 4-Pack promotion at UFC 118. Purchasers of four tickets to UFC 118 at any Fathom Events-sponsored showing in the U.S. will be eligible to receive a free Tapout t-shirt. Payout Perspective: Co-promotions are probably under-utilized in sports today, but I tend to think […]
WEC 50: 316,000 Viewers
The Staff at MMAJunkie have reported that WEC 50: Cruz vs. Benavidez II garned 316,000 viewers airing on the Versus network this past Wednesday, August 18. Wednesday’s Versus-televised WEC 50 event scored an average audience of 316,000 viewers. MMAjunkie.com today confirmed the ratings information with an industry source. Payout Perspective: If accurate, these ratings are […]