MMA Junkie reports that UFC on FX 5 attendance, gate and bonuses as reported at the post-fight press conference. The event came from the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota Friday night. Official attendance was 7,409 for a live gate of $358,000. The bonuses were as follows (via MMA Junkie) : Fight of the Night: Diego […]
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“Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman” payouts
MMA Junkie reports the salaries for this past Saturday’s Strikeforce event. Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza topped the list with Ronda Rousey only receiving $40,000 for her armbar victory over Sarah Kaufman. The salaries were released by the California State Athletic Commission. Via MMA Junkie: Ronda Rousey: $40,000 (includes $20,000 win bonus) def. Sarah Kaufman: $17,000 Ronaldo […]
UFC on Fox 4 salaries
MMA Fighting reports the salaries for UFC on Fox 4. Shogun Rua tops the list of UFC earners with a total of $240,000 according to information provided by the California State Athletic Commission. Rua received a $170,000 base and a $70,000 win bonus. Lyoto Machida was second with a flat rate of $200,000 – no […]
Griffin or Ortiz will make top salary at UFC 148
MMA Junkie reports a partial list of salaries for Saturday’s much anticipated UFC 148. Tito Ortiz will make $250,000 while Forrest Griffin could make up to $275,000 if he beats Ortiz. Anderson Silva will make $200,000 with no win bonus and Chael Sonnen will make $50,000 with the opportunity to make another $50,000 if he […]
UFC numbers from this weekend
The UFC put on two shows on Friday and Saturday with both shows selling out in Atlantic City, New Jersey and Belo Horizonte, Brazil. MMA Junkie reports the numbers for UFC 147. The attendance on Saturday night drew a reported 16,643 fans. According to Zuffa, its the best showing for the promotion in Brazil. The […]