Before we dive into 2011, we take a look back at buy rates for PPVs for the UFC. Dave Meltzer of The Wrestling Observer (subscription required) had an excellent analysis of the year in UFC PPVs. According to the Wrestling Observer, the UFC did an estimated 8,970,000 buys for its 15 shows during the year […]
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Edgar-Maynard rematch cuts in front of Pettis title shot
The trilogy beat out Showtime. After an outstanding match between Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard ending in a draw at UFC 125, the UFC booked an immediate rematch between the two. The move contradicts the initial plans for the Edgar-Maynard winner face WEC lightweight champ, Anthony Pettis. The move to switch course came after UFC Vice […]
HDNet and Titan Fighting Championship Announce 1/28 Event Headlined By Todd Duffee
In a press release today, HDNet and Titan Fighting Championship announced a January 28, 2011 event taking place at the Memorial Hall in Kansas City, which will air live on HDNet and features ex-UFC HW prospect Todd Duffee as he takes on former TUF alumni Abe Wagner in the main event. The Titan Fighting Championships […]
Strikeforce: Henderson vs Babalu II Payout Perspective
Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective! This week we’ll be taking a look at the Showtime event headlined by MMA legend Dan Henderson, as he made his return after losing his Strikeforce debut on CBS back in March, against challenger and former Strikeforce LHW champ Renato “Babalu” Sobral. The event took place at the […]