MMA Payout has learned from Nielsen sources that the main card for UFC Fight Night 50 outdrew Bellator 123’s main card this past Friday. The two promotions held events in Connecticut and were virtually competing head to head against each other on their respective home networks. UFC Fight Night 50 drew 0.54 rating on FS1 […]
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UFC Fight Night 50 numbers
MMA Junkie reports the attendance, gate and bonuses for last night’s UFC Fight Night 50 from the Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut. The bonus winners were Joe Lauzon, Michael Chiesa, Ronaldo Souza and Ben Rothwell. All received $50,000 each. Lauzon and Chiesa won FOTN and Souza and Rothwell won Performance bonuses for their respective wins. […]
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Ross and Sonnen chosen as broadcast team for Battlegrounds MMA PPV
Former WWE broadcaster Jim Ross and Chael Sonnen will be calling the live PPV telecast of Battlegrounds MMA from Tulsa, Oklahoma on October 3rd. The PPV is $19.95 in the U.S. and Canada. Via BattleGrounds MMA press release: Two consummate performers in WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross and recently retired UFC superstar Chael Sonnen have teamed up to […]
RDA tops UFC Fight Night 49 salaries
MMA Fighting reports the salaries from August’s UFC Fight Night 49. Rafael dos Anjos topped the list as disclosed by the Oklahoma State Athletic Commission. The second dollar amount for the winners is their win purse. Via MMA Fighting: Rafael dos Anjos ($38,000 + $38,000 = $76,000) def. Benson Henderson ($48,000) Jordan Mein ($20,000 + […]