Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective. In this edition we take a look at UFC 239, the annual promotion event held in Las Vegas. Jones holds off Santos It was closer than most believed but Jon Jones successfully defended his light heavyweight title over Thiago Santos. Unlike previous challengers, Santos went after Jones’ legs […]
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USADA issues 2 year ban for UFC light heavyweight
Former UFC light heavyweight Ivan Shtyrkov has accepted a two-year suspension from USADA for violation of the UFC anti-doping rules. The Russian stated on social media that he tested positive for a banned substance and this was confirmed by USADA on Tuesday. Despite accepting the suspension, Shtyrkov has signed with Rizin FF. Shtyrkov accepted a […]
Champs Jones and Nunes top UFC 239 salaries
The Nevada Athletic Commission disclosed the salaries for Saturday’s UFC 239. Jon Jones earned the most guaranteed of the night but Amanda Nunes ended up topping the roster. With her win bonus and Performance bonus, Nunes drew $550,000. Jones earned $500,000 with no win bonus and challenger, Thiago Santos, earned $350,000. As compiled by MMA […]
UFC 239 attendance, gate and bonuses
UFC 239 took place Saturday night at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The promotion awarded four bonuses highlighted by Jorge Masvidal’s record-setting KO of Ben Askren. Perhaps the theme of the $50K bonuses Saturday were Knockouts. Masvidal’s knee to Askren’s head ended the fight in just 5 seconds. In addition, Amanda Nunes garnered […]
Plaintiffs in UFC Antitrust Lawsuit file brief opposing Top Rank, Bellator and Golden Boy’s objections to use of documents
Plaintiffs in the UFC Antitrust Lawsuit filed an Opposition this past Friday to the objections of Bellator, Golden Boy and Top Rank from producing the use of “potential” confidential information at August’s evidentiary hearing. The Plaintiffs hope to utilize deposition testimony from Scott Coker related to Coker’s prior employment at Strikeforce, a copy of a […]