MMA Junkie reports the salaries for Sunday night’s TUF 19 Finale which was held at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. The TUF 19 coaches were the top earners for the night. Via MMA Junkie: Frankie Edgar: $260,000 (includes $130,000 bonus) def. B.J. Penn: $150,000 Corey Anderson: $16,000 (includes $8,000 bonus) def. Matt […]
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TUF 19 Finale attendance, gate and bonuses
Main event fighters top UFC 175 salaries
MMA Junkie reports the salaries for Saturday’s UFC 175. The salaries which were disclosed by the Nevada State Athletic Commission has Chris Weidman and Lyoto Machida on top of the salary list for the night. Via MMA Junkie: Chris Weidman: $450,000 (includes $225,000 win bonus) def. Lyoto Machida: $200,000 Ronda Rousey: $120,000 (includes $60,000 win […]
PPV History – Looking at UFC 175 headliners Weidman and Rousey
As we await Saturday’s UFC 175, let’s take a look at the headliners and their PPV history. Chris Weidman Despite Ronda Rousey’s popularity, it’s Weidman that is on top of the marquee Saturday when he faces Lyoto Machida. Weidman’s PPV and gate numbers have been impressive in his last two outings. Of course, those two fights […]
Fans must vote for Pettis to be on Wheaties box
Anthony “Showtime” Pettis is one of several athletes vying for the cover of a Wheaties box. Announced a couple days ago, the Wheaties sponsorship includes this campaign which will have Pettis asking fans to vote for him. Via Wheaties press release: For the first time in the 80-year history of the brand, Wheaties will offer […]