The Wrestling Observer indicates that UFC 184 drew an estimated 500,000 to 600,000 PPV buys. The preliminary report underscores the great start the UFC has had this year as well as the drawing power of Ronda Rousey. UPDATED: In its 3/12 podcast, Meltzer indicated that the numbers reflect that UFC 184 will do more PPV […]
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UFC 184: Payout Perspective
Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective. This time we take a look at UFC 184 from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. In the main event, Ronda Rousey fought Cat Zingano. Gone in 14 seconds Zero strikes but a scramble that had Cat Zingano’s arm caught by Ronda Rousey and a straight armbar […]
UFC officially raises its PPV prices
MMA Junkie reports that the UFC has permanently raised its pay-per-view prices $5 due to what the company calls “rising costs in producing live events.” For most, the usual $54.99 HD PPV fans have been accustomed to pay will increase to $59.99. For those that purchase their PPVs in SD, the price will increase from […]
UFC Increases PPV Price in 2015
As MMAPayout previously reported, the UFC started to charge consumers an estimated $59.99 HD/$49.99 SD for all PPVs scheduled in 2015, which at the time included UFC 182: Jones vs Cormier, UFC 183: Silva vs Diaz and UFC 184: Weidman vs Belfort. There was some talk that this increase was just for “The Time Is Now” promoted […]
UFC 182: Payout Perspective
Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective. This time we take a look at the much anticipated fight between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier. Jones dominates Cormier In one of the most anticipated fights in some time, Jon Jones dominated Daniel Cormier. It was clear that as the fight progressed, Cormier looked like he lost […]