Earlier this week Dave Meltzer’s Wrestling Observer reported that the preliminary PPV rate for UFC 153 is in the range of 340,000 to 410,000 buys. This would make UFC 153 the highest rated PPV in Brazil in recent history. UFC 134 – 335,000 buys (Silva vs. Okami main event) UFC 142 – 235,000 buys (Aldo […]
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White reveals top UFC PPV draws in response to Toronto Sun column
At the UFC 152 post-fight presser, Dana White admonished a Toronto Sun column which questioned the organization’s future. Not only did White assail the columnist at the press conference, he provided evidence that the UFC is not in trouble. Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun penned an article critical of the UFC as it visited […]
UFC 150 PPV buys: Initial domestic numbers at 190K buys
The Wrestling Observer (subscription required) reports that preliminary numbers of UFC 150 are 190,000 domestic PPV buys. The ratings, if correct, are the lowest in some time for a show held in the United States. UFC 147 in June was held in Brazil and garnered only 140,000 PPV buys. But UFC 150 featured a title […]
UFC 149: Payout Perspective
Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective. This time we take a look at the much maligned card of UFC 149 from Calgary (dramatic Lance Storm pause) Alberta, Canada. In the main event Renan Barao defeated Urijah Faber to win the interim Bantamweight title. Barao dominates Faber Same game plan, same result. Renan Barao dominated […]
UFC 148: Payout Perspective
Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective. This time we look at the biggest card of the year: Silva v. Sonnen II at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Silva KOs Sonnen in 2nd round Anderson Silva eluded a spinning back elbow from Chael Sonnen and began and assault with a knee to Sonnen’s chest which […]