Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective. In this edition we take a look at UFC 205 taking place at New York’s Madison Square Garden. McGregor wins lightweight title from Alvarez Conor McGregor once again backed up his talk as he stopped Eddie Alvarez in the second round to win the UFC lightweight title. He […]
New York
UFC launches NY-specific clothing collection for UFC 205
The UFC announced that it is launching its first-ever event-specific product line for the promotion’s debut in New York on November 12th. The New York collection from Reebok features city-themed T-shirts, hoodies, hats and shorts for men and women. The price points range from $16-$50. All UFC 205 fighters will wear a unique kit designed […]
UFC expecting huge revenue from New York debut
With the UFC heading to New York on November 12th for UFC 205, a report states that the company will draw $14-$15M in “live event revenue” per documents obtained by MMA Junkie. An investor presentation which Junkie obtained indicates that gate receipts, merchandise and other add-on should draw the astronomical amount which excludes PPV sales. […]
MMA is legal in New York, but boxing promoters are affected by new rules
Today, September 1st, will be the first day that one can apply for a New York promoter’s license to hold a combat sports event in the state. With the legalization of MMA in New York, a proviso requiring a raise in insurance rates has caused some promoters to give pause about holding events in the […]
Governor Cuomo signs NY MMA Bill into law; UFC announces event at MSG November 12th
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the MMA bill into law making professional mixed martial arts legal in the state. As a result, the UFC announced a “major Pay-Per-View event at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, November 12.” UFC returning to New York on Nov. 12 at MSG https://t.co/o0GYRgRc9F — Steven Greenberg (@GreenbergPR) April 14, […]