Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective. This time we take a look at the last UFC event of 2013 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Weidman retains belt after Silva breaks leg Corey Hill. That is what went through my mind as Anderson Silva’s shin was shattered on a Chris […]
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UFC 168 attendance, gate and bonuses
MMA Junkie reports that UFC 168 drew 15,650 for a live gate of $6.2 million. In addition, Ronda Rousey, Miesha Tate and Travis Browne earned $75K bonuses as announced by Dana White at the post-fight press conference. White announced the attendance and gate at the presser as well. UFC 168 attendance at the MGM Grand […]
Weidman receives pay bump for UFC168
MMA Junkie reports the initial reported payouts for UFC 168 of the main and co-main events this Saturday. Notably, Chris Weidman is receiving a huge raise in his first defense of his Middleweight crown against Anderson Silva. The Nevada State Athletic Commission released the “show” and “win” salaries for UFC 168 which was obtained by […]
UFC going all in for UFC 168 promotion
13 for 13: No. 6 UFC to launch digital network
Although not yet officially announced, the UFC will launch the “UFC Fight Pass” which will air January 4th starting with UFC Fight Night 34 from Singapore. It’s the UFC’s first attempt at a subscriber-based network and serves two unique purposes. The first is that it is an attempt to localize the UFC fights by enlisting […]