The No. 1 MMA business story of 2012 is the cancellation of UFC 151. The decision to call off the September 1st event raised a number of issues that the company may need to address going forward. The cancellation of 151 amakes it the event that never was. It was estimated that the UFC would […]
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Top 10 of 2012: No. 2 The end of Strikeforce
MMA Payout’s No. 2 business story of 2012 is the demise of Strikeforce. January 12th will be the end of the organization after 27 years of existence and 7 as an MMA promotion. The purchase of Strikeforce by Zuffa was for a reported $40 million and repayment of debt. Dana White has denied Zuffa trying […]
Top 10 of 2012: No. 3 Ronda Rousey signs with the UFC
JDS ($400K) tops salaries for UFC 155
MMA Junkie reports the salaries as provided by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. Cain Velasquez made $200K while the former champ, Junior dos Santos made $400K. Via MMA Junkie: Champ Cain Velasquez: $200,000 (includes $100,000 win bonus) def. Junior Dos Santos: $400,000 Jim Miller: $82,000 (includes $41,000 win bonus) def. Joe Lauzon: $27,000 Constantinos Philippou: […]
UFC 155: Payout Perspective
Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective. This time we take a look at UFC 155 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Vegas where Junior dos Santos-Cain Velasquez II took place. Cain dominates JDS for UFC Heavyweight title Total domination. Cain Velasquez controlled Junior dos Santos for almost 5 rounds and regained the UFC Heavyweight […]