Live streaming of events is a relatively new technology that smaller MMA/boxing and pro wrestling promotions have taken to as a way to expose its brand to a broader audience. But setting a bigger footprint comes with growing pains as production costs must be weighed with exposing your brand to bigger audiences. The biggest example […]
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UFC 162: Payout Perspective
Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective. This time we take a look at the unusual end to the title reign of Anderson Silva at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Silva kisses title reign goodbye – “Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown.” – Shakespeare’s Henry IV, Part II It was relief, not disappointment […]
Looking back at the PPV History of UFC 162 main eventers
Welcome to another edition of PPV History. This time we take a look at the PPV History of UFC 162’s main eventers. Realistically, the strength of this event’s numbers rests solely on Anderson Silva. Anderson Silva Arguably, Silva is the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time), goat can have a dual meaning based on Silva’s whimsical […]
White responds to criticism on fighter pay
MMA Junkie reports that Dana White’s solution to the complaints about UFC fighter pay is to eliminate fight bonuses. The Fight of the Night, Submission of the Night and KO of the Night would be done away with in order to compensate the lower tiered fighters. Via MMA Junkie: “You don’t like the structure? All […]
Kennedy latest to speak out on fighter pay
The issue of fighter pay continues on as Tim Kennedy made statements about how he could make more money emptying trash cans than fighting in the UFC. Kennedy stated on the Grappletalk podcast that while he will be making $70,000 at UFC 162, he would only be taking home $20,000 after expenses. He also chastised […]