AdvertisingAge reports that Anheuser-Busch, a major blue chip sponsor for the UFC, has “reprimanded the mixed-martial arts organization for remarks made by some fighters”. Multiple advocacy groups have recently criticized UFC employees and fighters for using comments described as “sexist and homophobic.” A-B recently released a press release which stated the following: “We’ve communicated […]
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Diaz sues Nevada State Athletic Commission
MMA Fighting reports that Nick Diaz has filed a lawsuit against the Nevada State Athletic Commission. In addition, Diaz’s attorney filed a preliminary injunction which would stay Diaz’s suspension related to his failed drug test from UFC 143. Via MMA Fighting: The suit is asking the court to immediately stay the summary suspension handed out […]
UFC 145 Salaries: Jones, Evans and Rothwell top payroll
MMA Junkie reports the salaries for UFC 145 as released by the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission. Jon Jones and Rashad Evans were at the top of the $1.2 million payroll. Via MMA Junkie: Champ Jon Jones: $400,000 (no win bonus) def. Rashad Evans: $300,000 Rory MacDonald: $36,000 (includes $18,000 win bonus) def. Che Mills: […]
UFC 145 Prelims: 1.6 million viewers
UFC 145: Payout Perspective
Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective! This time the UFC hit Atlanta for UFC 145 where the much anticipated fight between Rashad Evans and Jon Jones took place. Jones outclasses Evans Did the fight live up to its expectations? Despite the hype, the outcome was never in doubt. Jon Jones dominated Rashad Evans to […]