MMA Payout has learned from a Nielsen source that the UFC 189 Prelims drew 847,000 viewers on Fox Sports 1. The ratings represent a modest increase from UFC 188 which aired on FX. In the last fight of the UFC 189 Prelims, Matt Brown submitted Tim Means. The event was the first UFC Prelims card […]
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Invicta FC 13 and TUF Finale 21 payouts
MMA Junkie reports the payouts from the Invicta FC 13 show on Thursday and TUF Finale 21 Sunday. Cristiane “Cyborg” Justino and Jake Ellenberger topped the payrolls on their respective nights. The payouts were disclosed by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. Invicta FC 13 payouts: Champ Cristiane Justino: $100,000 (includes $50,000 win bonus) def. Faith […]
McGregor-Mendes top payouts for UFC 189
MMA Fighting reports the salaries from Saturday night’s UFC 189. Conor McGregor and Chad Mendes made $500,000 each for their main event fight. Notably, McGregor did not have a win bonus although it’s being reported that he is receiving a part of the PPV sales. Thus, the speculation is that he’ll clear $3-$4 million after […]
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TUF 21 Finale attendance, gate and bonuses
MMA Junkie reports the TUF 21 Finale attendance, gate and bonuses announced at the post-fight press conference. Stephen Thompson and Kamara Usman topped the Performance of the Night bonuses. Thompson executed a perfect spinning head kick to end the night for Jake Ellenberger. Usman earned a second-round submission of Hayder Hassan with a head an […]