Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective. This time we take a look at UFC 190 taking place at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro. Rousey ends Corriea in 34 seconds Ronda Rousey showed her dominance once again by knocking out Bethe Corriea in just 34 seconds. It was not the most technical of […]
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UFC McGregor bio indicates UFC 189 did 1M PPV buys
UFC is reporting that UFC 189 drew 1 million PPV buys according to the biography of Conor McGregor on the company’s web site. MMA Junkie noted the information on McGregor’s bio. Via UFC.com: The fight attracted a record 16,019 fans to the MGM Grand Garden Arena, plus a $7.2-million live gate and 1 million pay […]
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 188: Payout Perspective
Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective. This time we take a look at UFC 188 taking place from Mexico City, Mexico. Werdum Undisputed HW Champ Fabricio Werdum defeated Cain Velasquez to earn the undisputed Heavyweight title. It was a submission that ended the long-running win streak of Fedor Emelianenko. It was another submission that […]
Can UFC 188 break the June swoon for PPVs?
With UFC 188 set for Saturday, we shall see whether the event featuring Cain Velasquez and Fabricio Werdum improve upon June’s usual dismal PPV buy rates. Based on the info compiled by MMA Payout: 2011 UFC 131, Vancouver, BC – Dos Santos vs. Carwin – 330,000 2012 UFC 147, Belo Horizonte, Brazil – W. Silva […]