mmamania.com - 5/27/2008
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UFC 84: “Ill Will” is in the books, raking in $3.7 million at the MGM Grand Garden Arena gate in Las Vegas, Nevada, on May 24, thanks to a reported 14,774 fans filling the venue.
Some of that cash was used to reward several fighters with $75,000 each for their impressive performances inside the Octagon.
Here are the “Ill Will” post-fight bonuses:
Fight of the ...
UFC 84: Fighter paydays and salaries for ‘Ill Will’
mmamania.com 5/27/2008 — MMAmania.com (www.mmamania.com) has received the fighter payouts for UFC 84: “Ill Will” from the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) for the pay-per-view (PPV) event held on May 24 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
No surprise, BJ ...
Adrenaline MMA card for June 14 debut revised
mmamania.com 5/27/2008 — Adrenaline MMA has amended the initial fight line up for its debut event at the Sears Centre in Chicago, Ill., on June 14, to include 14 total bouts with a few additional changes to those matches previously announced.
It still features some ...
Michael Jackson Likes UFC, Hates Being Seen
sports.aol.com 5/27/2008 — After attending UFC 84 , I noted that there were several celebrities at Octagonside, and that UFC shows were starting to be viewed as a good place to be seen . But what if you're a celebrity who wants to watch the fights but doesn't like to be seen? In that case, you put a sheet over your face and enjoy the show. According to TMZ , that's what Michael Jackson did on Saturday night: MJ rolled ...
Gamburyan vs. Emerson on tap for UFC 87
mmajunkie.com 5/27/2008 — "The Ultimate Fighter 5" runner-up Manny Gamburyan (8-2 MMA, 2-1 UFC) will meet former castmate Rob Emerson (7-6 MMA, 1-0 UFC) in August at UFC 87. Over the weekend, sources close to both fighters told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) that the bout ...
Frankie Edgar set for UFC 87 return
mmajunkie.com 5/27/2008 — Lightweight contender Frankie Edgar (8-1 MMA, 3-1 UFC) will look to rebound from the first loss of his career when he returns at UFC 87. MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) confirmed the booking today, though an opponent for the 26-year-old fighter has ...