A weighted average statistical regression analysis of two different variables – viewership in Countdown to UFC and live gate revenue across 30-40 events – was used to derive a linear equation that allows us to input UFC 108’s respective Countdown viewership (559,000) and live gate revenue ($2 million) in order to determine an expected buyrate figure for the […]
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UFC Prelims Need Tweaking
The concept of rewarding fans with free fights is admirable, and a step in the right direction for a combat sport looking to avoid the mistakes that boxing has made over the years. However, the risk with the UFC Prelim shows is that if the two featured fights go quickly, it forces the hand of the UFC to show further […]
UFC Planning to Sue Individuals, Websites for Piracy
Steven Marrocco of the Vancouver Sun writes that the UFC plans to go after individuals and websites that push pirated UFC content: Mixed martial arts fans who watch pirated internet content could soon be pressed against the cage, says the president of an industry-leading fight promotion. In a move that could signal a sea change […]
UFC 108 Payouts
UFC 108 payouts courtesy of the Nevada State Athletic Commission and MMAJunkie: Main Event: Rashad Evans: $375,000 ($175,000 win bonus) def. Thiago Silva: $55,000 Main Card: Paul Daley: $34,200* ($18,000 win bonus) def. Dustin Hazelett: $19,800* Sam Stout: $24,000 ($12,000 win bonus) def. Joe Lauzon: $12,000 Jim Miller: $30,000 ($15,000 win bonus) def. Duane “Bang” Ludwig: $12,000 Junior Dos […]
Boxers Coming Into MMA
John Morgan of MMAJunkie has the latest regarding Dana White acknowledging that boxing great James Toney is interested in fighting in the UFC: Following December’s UFC 107 event in Memphis, Tenn., in which Toney tracked down White to discuss a potential fight in the UFC, the pro boxer showed up again at Saturday night’s UFC […]