MMA Junkie reports the bonuses and attendance for UFC on Fuel TV 8. Mark Hunt and Wanderlei Silva were the big winners on Saturday. Mark Hunt and Wanderlei Silva shared KO of the nights and for good reason with their highlight knockouts of Stefan Struve and Brian Stann respectively. Silva doubled up in bonuses as […]
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Rousey signs on with William Morris
The Hollywood Reporter reports that Ronda Rousey has signed on with talent agency William Morris. The Wrestling Observer reported that Rousey was offered a role in the Hunger Games sequel to Dana White’s chagrin. The rumors of Rousey doing movies has the UFC head concerned. He stated on “UFC Tonight” that Rousey would make more […]
UFC 157 Salaries: Hendo leads payroll at $250K
MMA Junkie reports the payouts for UFC 157. Dan Henderson topped the list of reported salaries released by the California State Athletic Commission. The payroll for the event was $1,173,050. Via MMA Junkie: Ronda Rousey: $90,000 (includes $45,000 win bonus) def. Liz Carmouche: $12,000 Lyoto Machida: $200,000 (no win bonus) def. Dan Henderson: $250,000 Urijah […]
UFC 157 Prelims: 1.267 million
MMA Fighting reports that UFC 157 Prelims received an average 1.267 million viewers. The 2 hour show preceding the big event Saturday is average for the prelims on FX. The show was down from UFC 156’s Prelims which was the highest average for prelims on FX. The prelims for 157 included the Fight of the […]