MMA Junkie reports that last nights UFC Fight Night 25 drew 7,112 fans for a gate of $685,000. In addition, Junkie reports the bonuses as $55,000 each. The Battle of the Bayou ranked 10th amongst the 25 Fight Nights held by the UFC. In addition, the bonuses were announced by the UFC and are as […]
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Mayweather really is Money with business dealings
The New York Times reports on the payout Floyd Mayweather is set to receive from his fight against Victor Ortiz Saturday. With all said and done, Mayweather could be paid $40 million. In addition to his reported $25 million payout for fighting Victor Ortiz, Mayweather will receive a portion of the gate, concessions, souvenirs and […]
Strikeforce payroll features Barnett and heavyweights at top
MMA Junkie reports the payroll from Saturday’s Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov totaled $942,000. The Ohio State Athletic Commission released the payroll information on Monday. Via MMA Junkie: Josh Barnett: $150,000 (no win bonus) def. Sergei Kharitonov: $100,000 Daniel Cormier: $100,000 (includes $50,000 win bonus) def. Antonio Silva: $100,000 Luke Rockhold: $50,000 (includes $25,000 win bonus) […]
UFC on Versus 5 recap
The salaries, ratings and attendance and gate have come back from UFC on Versus 5 from the Bradley Center in Milwaukee Wisconsin. Retiring Chris Lytle received a big sendoff as he ended up the biggest winner of the night. Attendance and gate MMA Junkie reports that 6,751 fans attended the event for a gate of […]
Strikeforce Challengers 17: ratings and payouts
MMA Junkie reports that last Friday night’s Strikeforce Challengers 17 garnered an average of 232,000 viewers. The average reflects the fourth highest in “Challengers” history and an increase from 210,000 viewers for Challengers 16. In addition, the payout list was revealed via MMA Junkie: Bobby Voelker: $11,000 (includes $5,500 win bonus) def. Roger Bowling: $4,500 Devin […]