MMA Junkie reports the salaries from August’s UFC 164 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Frank Mir and Josh Barnett topped the payroll of over $1.1 million. Via MMA Junkie: Anthony Pettis: $54,000 (includes $27,000 win bonus) def. Benson Henderson: $110,000 Josh Barnett: $160,000 (no win bonus) def. Frank Mir: $200,000 Chad Mendes: $62,000 (includes $31,000 win bonus) […]
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Mayweather-Canelo fight hits 2.2M PPV buys according to Showtime
Kevin Iole of Yahoo! Sports reports that “The One,” the fight between Floyd Mayweather, Jr and Canelo Alvarez will do about 2.2 million PPV units in the U.S. for $150 million making it the highest grossing boxing PPV ever. As a result, its believed that Floyd Mayweather could make $70-80 million while Alvarez will make […]
“The One” Payout Perspective
Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective. This time we look at “The One,” the fight between Canelo Alvarez and Floyd Mayweather, Jr. Mayweather dominates in Majority Decision The look on Mayweather’s face when a Majority Decision was announced was not worth the $75 PPV price tag but it was still pretty good. Notably, CJ […]
Riddle’s retirement comments draw White’s ire
MMA Junkie reports on the inauspicious retirement of Matthew Riddle. Fed up with the state of MMA, Riddle voiced his displeasure with Bellator and the UFC. According to Riddle he has made an average of $50,000 a year with the UFC. He was released from the UFC due to failing multiple drug tests. An injury […]
‘Reem, Rua top UFC Fight Night 26 payroll
MMA Junkie reports the payouts from UFC Fight Night 26 which took place in Boston, Massachusetts. Despite losses, Alistair Overeem and Shogun Rua came out as financial winners topping the official salary report. Via MMA Junkie: Chael Sonnen: $100,000 (no win bonus) def. Mauricio Rua: $175,000 Travis Browne: $48,000 (includes $24,000 win bonus) def. Alistair […]