After weeks of speculation regarding TUF 13 coaches, the UFC finally made the announcement today through a press release during todays “Fight for the Troops” press conference. UFC President Dana White announced today that former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar and number one contender Junior dos Santos will match wits as the coaches of season […]
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Strikeforce, Showtime, & M-1 Officially Announce HW Tournament
Strikeforce, Showtime, and M-1 Global make the long rumored and highly anticipated Strikeforce HW GP official. MMAPayout confirmed and reported the news yesterday, but below is the official release sent out today. PRESS RELEASE – World championship Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) promotions STRIKEFORCE and M-1 GLOBAL, in association with premium television network SHOWTIME have signed […]
UFC 125 by the Numbers
Here’s a look at how UFC 125 did from a numbers standpoint (attendance, gate, ratings, and payouts). The numbers from an event typically take a little bit longer to come in, which is why we often do not post them with the Payout Perspective. Unfortunately, the PPV estimates will not be in for another few weeks. […]
Fedor vs Silva Expected for Feb. 12 in NJ, Kicks Off Strikeforce HW GP
MMAPayout reported a few weeks ago of a potential Strikeforce Heavyweight tournament taking place this year, and it appears that more supporting information is starting to leak regarding the tournament. Sherdog reports that Fedor Emelianenko and Antonio “Pezao” Silva is scheduled to take place on Feb. 12 in the Izod Center in East Rutherford, New […]
WWE’s Tough Enough returns on USA
The NY Times reports that World Wrestling Entertainment is bringing back its reality show, “Tough Enough”, where aspiring pro wrestlers try to earn a spot on the WWE roster. The show will be coupled with the long-running wrestling show, “Monday Night Raw” on the USA channel. The news was confirmed by the WWE via press release. Via […]