MMA Junkie reports the salaries from UFC Fight Night 59 on Sunday. Conor McGregor topped the earnings for the roster with a reported $170,000. McGregor also received one of the four Fight Night bonuses and thus made $230,000. Donald Cerrone was next on the salary list making $146,000. Via MMA Junkie: Conor McGregor: $170,000 (includes […]
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UFC Fight Night 59 draws over 2.7M, Prelims grab 908K
UFC Fight Night 59 held on Sunday night on Fox Sports 1 drew an average of 2,751,000 million viewers with a peak of 3,162,000 viewers during the final quarter hour (12:00-12:15 AM ET) of the show according to Nielsen. The night started off well with the 3 hour prelim show drawing an average of 908,000 […]
Jones offers his side of story in Fox Sports interview
Jon Jones conducted an interview with Charissa Thompson of Fox Sports Live which aired Monday night to explain himself about failing a December 4th drug test. The interview attempts to provide some answers about Jones and the reasons why he tested positive for cocaine. Jones stated he “messed up” when asked about why he would […]
Wanderlei Silva sues NSAC seeking reversal of lifetime ban, fine
MMA Fighting reports that Wanderlei Silva has filed a lawsuit against the Nevada State Athletic Commission. Silva claims that the commission overstepped its boundaries in issuing him a lifetime ban last year. In addition to the ban, the NSAC issued a $70,000 fine this past September. The punishment arose out of his failure to take […]
UFC Fight Night 59 attendance, gate and bonuses
MMA Junkie reports the bonuses from UFC Fight Night 59. Conor McGregor led the list of fighters earning $50,000 each. In addition, the attendance was announced at 13,828 for a gate of $1.34 million. Lorenz Larkin, Matt Van Buren and Sean O’Connell received the other bonuses. Larkin earned a bonus for his TKO of John […]