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 […]
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Cyborg tops latest InvictaFC payouts
For those that may have missed it, Invicta FC announced the payouts for its event last Friday in Los Angeles. As expected, Cris “Cyborg” Justino was the clear money winner hear making $90,000. The California State Athletic Commission revealed the payouts ( via MMA Mania): Cristiane Justino: $90,000 (includes $45,000 win bonus) Charmaine Tweet: $6,000 Alexa […]
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 […]
Cat to make $100K/$100K, Rousey $65K/$65K at UFC 184
Lance Pugmire of the LA Times tweeted that Ronda Rousey will be making less of a guaranteed purse than Cat Zingano at UFC 184. However, with her PPV cut and deals with official UFC sponsors, Rousey will clear $1 million on Saturday. According to tweets from Pugmire, Rousey will make $65K to show and $65K […]
UFC denies rumor it withheld payment to Silva for failed drug test
MMA Junkie addresses the report that came out over the weekend by a Brazilian outlet that the UFC withheld nearly $6 million of Anderson Silva’s fight purse due to his failing a drug test at UFC 183. The UFC released a statement citing that the story was not true. Also, the NSAC code states that […]