Sports Business Journal reports (subscription recommended) that the UFC is making a change to the way it will compensate its fighters through the Reebok deal. Instead of paying fighters based on media rankings, it will pay fighters based on a “tiered system” based on tenure or number of UFC bouts fought. There will be 5 […]
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System set in payouts for Mayweather-Pacquiao
The New York Times reported on the unusual need for a central system to be used for the logistical payouts for Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather with respect to the long-awaited fight coming May 2nd. The article primarily relies on quotes from Pacquiao promoter Bob Arum with respect to how the gross revenues will be divided […]
Brooks tops Bellator 136 salaries
MMA Fighting reports the Bellator 136 salaries which were disclosed by the California State Athletic Comission. Lightweight champion Will Brooks was the top paid fighter earning $72,000. Brooks, who earned $36,000 for show and $36,000 for the win, successfully defended his title against Dave Jansen who made $12,000. The event took place Friday at the […]
UFC Fight Night 63 payouts
MMA Junkie reports the payouts from Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 63. With his win Clay Guida earned the most out of the reported salaries from fight roster on Saturday. In addition to Guida, main event winner Chad Mendes earned $96,000 and Dustin Poirier earned $68,000 for his win. Via MMA Junkie: Chad Mendes: $96,000 (includes […]
PBC payouts for Saturday night
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the purses for tonight’s inaugural Premier Boxing Champions broadcast on NBC. Its boxing’s return to prime time on network television and the purses reflect the big fight feel for the event. Keith Thurman – $1.5 million vs. Roberto Guerrero – $1.225 million Adrien Broner – $1.25 million vs. John Milina […]