Brock Lesnar reappeared to MMA fans this week as he released a promotional video for his upcoming book. The video looks homemade, unscripted and not thought through. Here it is via MMA Mania: Payout Perspective: My initial thought was that this was a spoof. A wierd way to promo Lesnar as he returns to the […]
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Volkmann visited by Secret Service after Pres. Obama remarks
UFC fighter Jacob Volkmann was visited by U.S. Secret Service agents on Tuesday after his post-fight interview Saturday night with MMA Fighting’s Ariel Helwani. “Christmas” started the new year off by answering questions about his interview where he said “someone should knock some sense into that idiot (President Obama).” MMA Weekly has the details: The interview […]
Sonnen’s UFC career “frozen” by White
A day after pleading guilty to money laundering Dana White has “frozen” Chael Sonnen’s UFC contract. According to the report from TMZ Sports, White has suspended Sonnen so that he can get his personal life in order. The suspension comes after unofficial reports that Sonnen was coming back from his 6 month suspension to fight at UFC […]
UFC 125 by the Numbers
Here’s a look at how UFC 125 did from a numbers standpoint (attendance, gate, ratings, and payouts). The numbers from an event typically take a little bit longer to come in, which is why we often do not post them with the Payout Perspective. Unfortunately, the PPV estimates will not be in for another few weeks. […]
Sonnen pleads guilty to money laundering
On the same day that it was announced Chael Sonnen would make his return at UFC 128 in March, he plead guilty to federal charges of money laundering. USA Today (via The Oregonian) reports that Sonnen will receive 2 years probation and a $10,000 fine. The least of the penalties, Sonnen will be stripped of his realtor’s license. Sonnen’s […]