MMA Junkie reports that the fighters from Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Healy were paid their show money from the recently cancelled card. Several fighters confirmed payment and sources indicated that all 19 fighters scheduled for the card would be compensated. The report did not state the amount of money each fighter received although the speculation is […]
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Strikeforce event canceled due to Melendez injury
Strikeforce announced late Sunday night that it was cancelling its event scheduled for September 29th in Sacramento, California. The cancellation comes with an injury to headliner Gilbert Melendez. Melendez apparently separated his shoulder according to the Strikeforce light heavyweight champ in an interview with Inside MMA. Showtime officials stated that the lack of its headliner […]
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“Strikeforce: Rousey-Kaufman” ratings: 529,000 viewer average
MMA Junkie reports that this past Saturday’s Showtime event featuring Ronda Rousey defending her title averaged 529,000 viewers. The main event saw a bump to 676,000 viewers to watch Rousey armbar Sarah Kaufman in less than a minute. Via MMA Junkie: The viewership numbers include the both the live broadcast, which is distributed to Showtime’s […]
“Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman” payouts
MMA Junkie reports the salaries for this past Saturday’s Strikeforce event. Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza topped the list with Ronda Rousey only receiving $40,000 for her armbar victory over Sarah Kaufman. The salaries were released by the California State Athletic Commission. Via MMA Junkie: Ronda Rousey: $40,000 (includes $20,000 win bonus) def. Sarah Kaufman: $17,000 Ronaldo […]