MMA Junkie reports the UFC on Fox 7 salaries with Benson Henderson and Frank Mir earning the most. Surprisingly, Nate Diaz earned only $15,000 for his KO loss to Josh Thomson. Via MMA Junkie: Benson Henderson: $200,000 (includes $100,000 win bonus) def. Gilbert Melendez: $175,000 Daniel Cormier: $126,000 (includes $63,000 win bonus) def. Frank Mir: […]
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UFC on Fox 7: 3.31 million viewer average in fast overnights
UFC on Fox 7 attendance, gate and bonuses
TUF 17 Prelims on Fuel: 236,000 viewers
The Wrestling Observer reports that the Ultimate Fighter 17 Prelims on Fuel TV garnered an impressive 236,000 viewer average. The TUF 17 Prelims was the second most watched program in Fuel TV history. In addition, the weigh-ins the day before scored 126,000 viewers which made it the third most watched weigh-ins in Fuel TV history. […]
Court denies Bellator’s Motion to Dismiss Alvarez Counterclaims
The United States District Court for the District Court of New Jersey has denied Bellator’s Motion to Dismiss the Counterclaims of Eddie Alvarez. The litigation between the two sides will continue. Bellator had brought a Motion to Dismiss Alvarez’s Counterclaims for Tortious Interference with a Prospective Economic Advantage and Breach of Contract. Judge Jose Linares […]