Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective. This time we take a look at UFC 161 from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada where Rashad Evans took on Dan Henderson in the main event. Evans edges Henderson In what was an entertaining fight, Rashad Evans regained some career momentum with a split decision victory over Hendo. The result […]
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UFC on Fuel TV 10: 313,000 viewers
MMA Fighting reports that Saturday’s UFC on Fuel TV 10 ratings scored a 313,000 viewer average. The show scored the second highest rating for a UFC on Fuel TV event. The show was highlighted by eight submissions on the card including the main event featuring Fabricio Werdum submitting Antonio Rodrigio Noguiera. The numbers are good […]
UFC on Fuel TV 10 bonuses and attendance
MMA Junkie reports that UFC on Fuel TV 10 bonuses were $50,000 each. Erick Silva, Thiago Silva and Rafael Calvalcante received the honors. Silva won for Submission of the Night in disposing of Jason High. Thiago Silva and Calvalcante won for a one round slugfest which saw Silva outlasting Calvalcante. TSilva was awarded the KO […]
UFC helps the environment at UFC on Fuel TV 10
The Ultimate Fighter 2 Brazil announced that it is participating in Brazil’s Ceara state government to make the UFC on Fuel TV 10 event 100% carbon neutral. UFC Fighters Glover Texeira and Demian Maia participated in a ceremonial tree planting ceremony to commemorate the occasion. Via UFC press release: In 2011 the Ceara State Government […]
Rampage Jackson signs with Bellator and TNA
MMA Junkie reports that Rampage Jackson has signed a multi-year contract to fight in Bellator and wrestle with TNA Wrestling. Although he originally set out to be a professional wrestler, Jackson became an MMA fighter. Jackson, 34, fought his last UFC bout in January. Tuesday’s signing by Bellator-owned Viacom includes a reality series for the […]