In a recent interview with ESPN, Randy Couture voiced his concern for fighters to receive health benefits. These comments raised the issue of whether there is a need for a fighter’s union. While Couture is against a union, he endorsed the need for fighters to receive some type of medical coverage. Via ESPN: Couture isn’t interested in spearheading a […]
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Exploring Why SVSE Walked Away from Strikeforce & MMA
Last week’s shocking Strikeforce sale is still resonating through the MMA landscape as it left fans and media with many unanswered questions. MMAPayout will explore why Strikeforce was sold, SVSE’s future plans, and why they decided to walk away from MMA. In an interview with HDNet’s Bas Rutten, Scott Coker revealed that Silicon Valley […]
MMA Investors Searching for Viable Competitor, Is It Worth the Risk?
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 […]
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. […]
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, […]