Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective! This week we’ll be taking a look at the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix first event televised on Showtime and headlined by Fedor Emelianenko, as he made his long awaited return to the cage against Brazilian giant Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva. The event took place at the IZOD Center in […]
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Strikeforce offers Ring Girl contest on Facebook
The UFC is not the only MMA organization using a promotion on Facebook to attract fans. In lieu of its March 5thevent in Columbus, Ohio, Strikeforce is using its Facebook page to conduct a contest for young women who aspire to be a Strikeforce Ring Girl. Facebook users that “Like” the Strikeforce fan page can […]
Strikeforce Columbus: Feijao vs Henderson Poster and Card
With two of the most successful events for MMA on Showtime taking place in the last couple of weeks, there is no time for Strikeforce to take a breather. Strikeforce is already preparing for their upcoming Challengers event this Friday in Austin, Texas, and just a few weeks later, the Strikeforce Columbus: Henderson vs Feijao […]
UFC, Strikeforce Set to Enjoy Early 2011 Success
The UFC has experienced tremendous growth over the last few years. Its PPV revenues have increased by an annual average of over 20% in the last three years and its live gate has tracked similarly at an average increase of 15% . This is outstanding growth, but also difficult to sustain, which is why many […]
“Strikeforce: Fedor v. Silva” attendance: 11,287
MMA Junkie confirmed with a Strikeforce official that it estimated 11,287 fans attended Saturday’s event at the IZOD Center in New Jersey. If confirmed through the New Jersey State Athletic Control Board, it will be the promotion’s second highest attended show in the past 18 events. The attendance is a solid number for its debut in New […]