The Economist wrote a brief opinion piece, entitled, “Truckin’ On,” in this week’s addition which focuses on the UFC and the potential of a fighter union. The highlighted fact out of the piece is that it states that the median pay-per-fight is $24,500. It’s not clear where the Economist drew its median number as it […]
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Rousey announces Holm fight for UFC 195
Ronda Rousey announced her next opponent on ABC’s Good Morning America Friday Morning. In a surprise, Rousey announced that she would be facing Holly Holm at UFC 195 on January 2nd. The news is a bit of a swerve considering most, including Rousey, post-UFC 190 believed she would be facing Miesha Tate in December at […]
Cosmopolitan features Eye in article on body issues
Cosmopolitan recently ran an article featuring UFC bantamweight Jessica Eye where she talked about self-esteem issues with respect to their bodies. Eye was featured along with Olympic gold medalists Sanya Richards-Ross and Natasha Hastings and fitness models Christmas Abbott and Massy Arias. The underlying issue for the athletes was reconciling the perception of what a […]
UFC 189: Payout Perspective
Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective. This time we take you to UFC 189 which was the biggest event in years for the company taking place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. McGregor wins interim Featherweight title The gamble for the UFC paid off. Conor McGregor stopped Chad Mendes with just seconds remaining in […]
UFC 184: Payout Perspective
Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective. This time we take a look at UFC 184 from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. In the main event, Ronda Rousey fought Cat Zingano. Gone in 14 seconds Zero strikes but a scramble that had Cat Zingano’s arm caught by Ronda Rousey and a straight armbar […]