If I were to tell you that the UFC is having a strong year with its pay per view business you would think that someone sponsored this post. However, the UFC is set to improve over its 2011-2012 PPV averages. Through 12 PPVs it is averaging approximately 423K PPV buys for 2013. Even if UFC […]
PPV History
Looking at the PPV History of UFC 165’s main eventers
Welcome to another edition of PPV History. This time we take a look at the main eventers for UFC 165. Jon Jones Event Opponent Date Buy Rate Rating UFC 159 Chael Sonnen (TKO-1)) April 27, 2013 550,000 UFC 152 Vitor Belfort (Submission- 4) September 22, 2012 450,000 UFC 145 Rashad Evans (UD) April 21, 2012 […]
PPV History (or lack thereof) of UFC 164 main eventers
UFC 161 and 163 PPV estimates low
MMA Fighting reports that early estimates of UFC 163 featuring the Korean Zombie fighting Jose Aldo are between 170K to 190K buys. UFC 161 has been estimated at 135K to 155K PPV buys. According to Dave Meltzer, both of the estimates are from individuals within the cable and MMA industry. They indicated the estimated PPV […]
UFC 162: Payout Perspective
Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective. This time we take a look at the unusual end to the title reign of Anderson Silva at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Silva kisses title reign goodbye – “Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown.” – Shakespeare’s Henry IV, Part II It was relief, not disappointment […]