MMA Fighting reports the PPV buy rates for UFC 161 and 162. The Anderson Silva-Chris Weidman fight drew 550,000 PPV buys whereas the unheralded Dan Henderson-Rashad Evans fight drew only 150,000 PPV buys. In the post-fight press conference of UFC 162, Dana White had estimated 800,000 for the July 6th event. It looks like based […]
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The complexities of Internet PPV
Live streaming of events is a relatively new technology that smaller MMA/boxing and pro wrestling promotions have taken to as a way to expose its brand to a broader audience. But setting a bigger footprint comes with growing pains as production costs must be weighed with exposing your brand to bigger audiences. The biggest example […]
UFC 162: Payout Perspective
Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective. This time we take a look at the unusual end to the title reign of Anderson Silva at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Silva kisses title reign goodbye – “Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown.” – Shakespeare’s Henry IV, Part II It was relief, not disappointment […]
Looking back at the PPV History of UFC 162 main eventers
Welcome to another edition of PPV History. This time we take a look at the PPV History of UFC 162’s main eventers. Realistically, the strength of this event’s numbers rests solely on Anderson Silva. Anderson Silva Arguably, Silva is the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time), goat can have a dual meaning based on Silva’s whimsical […]
Mayweather-Canelo PPV set at $75
BoxingScene.com reports that the PPV price point for the Floyd Maywether Jr. v. Canelo Alvarez fight set for September 14, 2013 will be set at $75 for HD and $60 for SD. This is a $5 price increase from Maywether’s May fight against Roberto Guerrero. Its being billed as the biggest fight in years and […]