MMA Fighting reports that UFC 203 early projections have it between 425,000-475,000 PPV buys. The numbers would make it the best UFC PPV not featuring Conor McGregor or UFC 200 which brings up the question of whether the CM Punk experiment helped boost the buy rate. The event’s main event featured Stipe Miocic defending his […]
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Iaquinta off of UFC 205 due to dispute over pay
More details on PFA intent to set up UFC union
Jack Encarnacao of the Boston Herald writes about Jeff Boris and his quest for his Professional Fighters Association (PFA) to establish a union for UFC fighters. In an interview with Boris, he explained more details for his plan for the company. In the article, Borris states that the PFA will seek to have an executive […]
UFC Fight Night 94 attendance, gate and bonuses
MMA Junkie reports the attendance, gate and bonuses from UFC Fight Night 94 in Hidalgo, Texas. The UFC announced attendance of 5,624 for a live gate of $323,419. The event took place at the State Farm Arena in Hidalgo, Texas. The venue holds about 6,800 for concerts. In addition, the UFC announced bonuses from the […]
Chael Sonnen signs with Bellator MMA
Chael Sonnen is returning to MMA as part of Bellator per an announcement late Thursday. Sonnen, 39, is signing a multi-year, multi-fight contract with the company. The Bellator press release stated that Sonnen will compete in the 205 pound division although he states in the release that he is not limiting himself to just one […]