UFC Fight Night traveled to Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday. The event drew a sellout crowd. Per the promotion, the event drew a sellout of 15,627 for a gate of $2,476,690. It was the first time the UFC returned to the state in 25 years and the crowd came out. The bonuses went to Cory […]
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UFC on ESPN 66 bonuses
UFC on ESPN 66 took place in Kansas City, Missouri on Saturday night. Four fighters earned $50K for their performances. Randy Brown and Nicolas Dalby delivered the Fight of the Night. Brown earned the victory with a stoppage in round 2. Zhang Mingyang earned his $50K with a TKO victory with vicious elbows that opened […]
Orlando secures funds to entice UFC, WWE
The Orlando Business Journal first reported that the Orange County (FL) Commissioners approved millions of tourism tax sports “incentive funds” to lure big events such as the UFC and WWE to the area. Per SBJ: You may recall that this past year’s Wrestlemania at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas was to take place in Minneapolis. […]
WWE announces AAA Worlds Collide on same day as Money in the Bank
Wrestlemania weekend took place in Vegas and the promotion announced on Monday AAA Worlds Collide will take place the same day as Money in the Bank. The popular arrivals of Penta and Rey Fenix this year reflects the fact that WWE has neglected an untapped demographic. Worlds Collide will take place at the Kia Forum […]
UFC 314 Payout Perspective
UFC 314 took place at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. The event was highlighted by Alexander Volkanovski winning the vacant UFC Featherweight title. Old man Volk wins title Alexander Volkanovski dressed up like an old man prior to his fight against Ilia Topuria in February 2024. Over a year later, Volkanovski won the vacated […]