This weekend’s Zuffa-Strikeforce purchase announcement shook up the MMA landscape in such a way, that many fans, fighters, and sponsors were left in limbo as to what the future will hold for the sport and business of MMA. The announcement also created a huge void for a number 2 promotion in the market, an opportunity […]
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Mystery Strikeforce Third Bidder, Early Signs Of Sale, & UFC Purchase Notes
There were two other bidders in the running to acquire Strikeforce MMA from Silicon Valley Sports & Entertainment (SVSE) and Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker. In the end, both suitors were unable to match the bids put by Zuffa LLC, owners of the UFC, as the ante was raised several times until an agreement was reached. […]
Zuffa Purchases Strikeforce, Agrees to Blockbuster MMA Deal
This news will shakeup the MMA landscape as we know it and is the biggest acquisition for Zuffa since the takeover of the Japanese promotion PRIDE in 2007. Josh Gross of ESPN broke the news about the deal earlier today. Zuffa LLC, owner and operator of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, has agreed in principle to […]
Strikeforce: Feijao vs Henderson Payout Perspective
Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective! This week we’ll be taking a look at the Strikeforce Feijao vs Henderson event televised on Showtime and headlined by Strikeforce LHW champ Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante, as he made his first title defense against MMA legend Dan Henderson. The event took place at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, […]
Bellator 35 – MTV 2 Debut: Payout Perspective
Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective! This week we’ll be taking a look at Bellator 35, which was the promotional debut with it’s new TV partner – MTV 2 – this past Saturday night. The event featured the first leg of the Welterweight tournament along with some fun non-televised fights which included the always […]