Dave Meltzer writing for MMA Fighting reports that UFC 190 featuring Ronda Rousey and Beth Correia drew an estimated 900,000 PPV buys. The number would make it the third PPV event this year to draw 800,000 buys. UFC 189 featuring Conor McGregor vs. Chad Mendes drew 1 million buys according to UFC.com. Other estimates have […]
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UFC 190: Payout Perspective
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 […]
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 […]