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 […]
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Bellator-Alvarez case will not go to trial until late 2014 at earliest
The “Joint Proposed Discovery Plan” filed with the Court in the Eddie Alvarez-Bellator case reveals the sobering reality of the judicial system. Among the dates set by the Court, a pretrial conference will occur sometime after September 15, 2014 which would mean an actual trial in the case would not occur until late fall 2014 […]
UFC 161: Payout Perspective
Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective. This time we take a look at UFC 161 from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada where Rashad Evans took on Dan Henderson in the main event. Evans edges Henderson In what was an entertaining fight, Rashad Evans regained some career momentum with a split decision victory over Hendo. The result […]
PPV History – Taking a look at UFC 161 main eventers
No MMA Bill in New York this year
The New York Daily News reports that the bill to legalize MMA in New York will likely be passed over again for vote this year. The report indicates that at least 35 Assembly Democrats oppose the measure. The opposition includes 18 women – a bone of contention occurred in recent days as Assembly Speaker Sheldon […]