MMA Junkie reports the salaries for Saturday’s UFC 175. The salaries which were disclosed by the Nevada State Athletic Commission has Chris Weidman and Lyoto Machida on top of the salary list for the night. Via MMA Junkie: Chris Weidman: $450,000 (includes $225,000 win bonus) def. Lyoto Machida: $200,000 Ronda Rousey: $120,000 (includes $60,000 win […]
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PPV History – Looking at UFC 175 headliners Weidman and Rousey
As we await Saturday’s UFC 175, let’s take a look at the headliners and their PPV history. Chris Weidman Despite Ronda Rousey’s popularity, it’s Weidman that is on top of the marquee Saturday when he faces Lyoto Machida. Weidman’s PPV and gate numbers have been impressive in his last two outings. Of course, those two fights […]
Fans must vote for Pettis to be on Wheaties box
Anthony “Showtime” Pettis is one of several athletes vying for the cover of a Wheaties box. Announced a couple days ago, the Wheaties sponsorship includes this campaign which will have Pettis asking fans to vote for him. Via Wheaties press release: For the first time in the 80-year history of the brand, Wheaties will offer […]
Gate for UFC 175 estimated to hit $5M
Sonnen remains on Metamoris 4 card
Metamoris has issued a statement concerning Chael Sonnen. Despite failing two drug tests, the organization will allow him to remain in his match against Andre Galvao. We are not cutting Chael Sonnen from the Metamoris 4 card on August 9th. Why not? Because we don’t currently test for PED’s and we are not an MMA […]