Welcome to a mini-version of Payout Perspective as we take a look at UFC on Versus 4 held at the Consol Energy Center. After Nate Marquardt was scratched from the main event, Cheick Kongo and Pat Barry gave one of the more entertaining fights of the year. Marquardt terminated, reason not disclosed The biggest storyline […]
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Bar owner sued by UFC for PPV piracy
The Lincoln (Nebraska) Journal Star reports that a local bar owner is being sued by the UFC for allegedly pirating UFC 128 in March. The UFC is seeking damages of $260K plus attorney fees. Via the Journal Star: “It is logical to conclude that (the bar) either used an illegal satellite receiver, misrepresented their business establishment as […]
Spike TV to counterprogram UFC on Versus this Sunday
MMA Junkie reports that Spike TV will air a marathon of UFC programming featuring Nate Marquardt. The shows will run opposite the live UFC on Versus 4 event featuring Marquardt in the main event. Via MMA Junkie: The UFC and Spike TV are in the homestretch of a multi-year contract, but UFC officials have made […]
Toronto reaps financial benefits of UFC
The Toronto Star reports on the financial success of UFC 129 in April. The UFC is finalizing an economic impact report on UFC 129 but the UFC believes its estimated $40 million impact is a conservative estimate. The article points to the fact that the UFC attracted a much needed demographic to the city. Via The Toronto […]