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Over the years I have tried my best to figure out how the UFC decide on a suitable amount to pay a fighter. I guess there are lots of things that need to be taken into consideration like a fighters popularity, their fighting style, ability, star potential, how many people they will attract to watch … Read more
Speaking at the USC Marshall Sports Business Institute’s Commissioners’ Series on Jan. 15, UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta talked about the organization’s addition of a women’s division and the opportunity it is going to provide female fighters, starting with their poster girl Ronda Rousey.
We previously reported on the cancelation of Strikeforce’s Melendez vs. Healy event and the great impact canceled cards can have on those who are financially dependent on an already sparse annual schedule of events.
After the UFC on Fox 4 event this past weekend it has been revealed that Mauricio “Shogun” Rua and Lyoto Machida were the highest paid fighters. Rua earned himself $240,000 from the event and Machida banked $200,000 making a combined total of $440,000.
ProMMAnow.com has received the Nevada State Athletic Commission’s payment verification and breakdown sheets from last night’s Superior Cage Combat 4 at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.
Despite losing a controversial decision in the main event, the night’s big money winner was Nick Diaz who pocketed a healthy $200,000 for his five-round stalking of Carlos Condit.
The Nevada State Athletic Commission releases the fighter salaries for this past Saturday night’s “Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine” event at the Hard Rock in Las Vegas.
The Nevada State Ahtletic Commission executive director Keith Kizer released the UFC 141 fighter purse amounts via email to ProMMAnow.com on Friday.
The Nevada State Athletic Commission released the TUF 14 Finale fighter salaries on Monday. Main event winner Michael Bisping was the night’s big money maker.
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the payouts for Strikeforce Challengers 20 which took place Friday night, Nov. 18, at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas.