It was Bellator MMA’s big debut in New York City as it returned to PPV with the long-awaited grudge match between Chael Sonnen and Wanderlei Silva. Scott Coker stated that the mid-200,000 (buys) would be respectable. However, the PPV card disappointed with 95,000 buys. The event also featured Fedor Emelianenko as he faced Matt Mitrione. […]
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PFL Everett: Shields tops salaries; slightly over 3K in attendance
MMA Payout has obtained the attendance, gate and payouts from PFL Everett held in Everett, Washington on Saturday night. Jake Shields led the roster of salaries with $100,000. Shields soundly defeated Danny Davis, Jr. and earned $50,000 to show and a $50,000 win bonus. UFC veteran Yushin Okami earned $50,000 total ($25,000 plus $25,000 win) […]
Payout Exclusive: PFL’s Ray Sefo and Carlos Silva
MMA Payout had the opportunity to speak with Professional Fighters League (“PFL”) President Ray Sefo and PFL CEO Carlos Silva right before weigh-ins on Friday afternoon ahead of its Saturday night event: PFL Everett. The main card from the Xfinity Arena in Everett, Washington includes MMA veterans Jake Shields and Yushin Okami. In addition, former […]
Show Money Episode 16 talks DJ controversy
Show Money is back. In episode 16, we talk strictly about “company man” Demetrious Johnson’s outburst last week and Dana White’s response. As always, Paul Gift and John Nash of Bloody Elbow provided the key insight. The show was taped on Tuesday prior to the Mayweather-McGregor announcement otherwise we would have talked about the event […]
Saturday afternoon’s Bellator 176 draws 438,000 viewers
Bellator MMA drew 438,000 viewers on Saturday afternoon per Sports TV Ratings. The promotion aired the event from Italy live instead of tape delay. The telecast drew 198,000 viewers in the Adult 18-49 demo according to Sports TV Ratings. The event featured Melvin Manhoef versus Rafael Carvalho. The Brazilian Carvalho won via TKO. Payout Perspective: […]