The UFC sold an estimated 8 million PPVs in 2009, which breaks the organization’s previous record of 6.2 million that was set in the calendar year of 2008. More information inside.
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UFC 107: 620,000 Buys
Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer writes that UFC 107 beat just about every expectation in selling over 600,000 PPV buys on December 12th. After four straight disappointing numbers, UFC 107 shocked pretty much everyone, affirming the value of a great pregame show as it did, based on the latest estimates, more than 620,000 buys. That […]
Jones Loses Hamill Fight Appeal
Jeremy Botter of Heavy.com has the latest regarding the Jon Jones appeal with the Nevada State Athletic Commission: Jon Jones’ appeal to the Nevada State Athletic Commission to overturn referee Steve Mazagatti’s decision in his bout against Matt Hamill earlier this month has been denied. The NSAC stated that they don’t overturn decisions and decided […]
Mayweather Threatening to Pull Out
Geno McGahee of Ringside Report writes that Floyd Mayweather has threatened to pull out of the bout against Manny Pacquiao, tentatively scheduled for March 13th, because of differences in weight allowance. According to a source very close to the situation, Floyd Mayweather, JR., has threatened to pull out of the March showdown with Manny Pacquiao […]