Yesterday, MMAInterviews.TV reported that they had learned that Ronda Rousey would make $75,000 to show, $75,000 to win, and a percentage of the PPV buys in her first UFC fight, a title defense against Liz Carmouche in February. They also reported that Carmouche was only to be paid $12,000 to show and $12,000 to win versus Rousey.
The news created a frenzy on the Underground, with members arguing the business behind paying Rousey, a UFC first-time so much money and a cut of the profit. MMAInterviews.TV later updated their article to include a note that Rousey's longtime manager Darin Harvey refuted those numbers.
Today, UFC President Dana White came on the Underground to also refute the initial report:
From: dfw jr
Posted: 1.7.12 9:30 AM ET
Member Since: 1/1/01
Posts: 1310mma interviews whoever the hell they are is full of shit
Ufc should pay their win bonus' based on the odds of the fight. So if Ronda is favored 15-1 that Carmouche should get 12 to show and 180 for win and Ronda would get her 75 and 75 (or whatever it actually is).
Thatsjustlikeyouropinionman - Rousey doesn't deserve 75/75. I don't give a fuck how hot she is.Never mind Lauzon. Guy makes enough to cover his parking at the event at best. Thank eff for his sake he will be a billionaire by the time he retires on bonuses alone.
When a warrior like Duffee comes back for 8/8, the thought of rousey making that much, for be a girl, is sickening.
Thatsjustlikeyouropinionman - Rousey doesn't deserve 75/75. I don't give a fuck how hot she is.
When a warrior like Duffee comes back for 8/8, the thought of rousey making that much, for be a girl, is sickening.
Do you understand why this thread was created? Have you read the thread title? Just askin'.
fryabusa -You do realize odds can change...Ufc should pay their win bonus' based on the odds of the fight. So if Ronda is favored 15-1 that Carmouche should get 12 to show and 180 for win and Ronda would get her 75 and 75 (or whatever it actually is).
Thatsjustlikeyouropinionman -ausgepicht -And what's your point?Thatsjustlikeyouropinionman - Rousey doesn't deserve 75/75. I don't give a fuck how hot she is.
When a warrior like Duffee comes back for 8/8, the thought of rousey making that much, for be a girl, is sickening.Do you understand why this thread was created? Have you read the thread title? Just askin'.
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y u paraphrase dana?
a much better headline would have been exactly waht he posted "mma interviews whoever the hell they are is full of shit"
Thatsjustlikeyouropinionman -Ministry of Truth -I stated doesn't deserve it.Thatsjustlikeyouropinionman -ausgepicht -And what's your point?Thatsjustlikeyouropinionman - Rousey doesn't deserve 75/75. I don't give a fuck how hot she is.
When a warrior like Duffee comes back for 8/8, the thought of rousey making that much, for be a girl, is sickening.Do you understand why this thread was created? Have you read the thread title? Just askin'.
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Response read as, "No."
Did I say she was getting 75? Did I say I can't believe she's getting 75? I discussing the topic of the thread.
Reading comprehension, not your strong suit.![]()
Rockstars - Dana's pissed cause she's making way more then what was reported.![]()
LOL!
rsbones - Fwiw, i was in line at office depot last night and there was a pro MMA fighter on the cover of a magazine. Not Anderson, not Jones, not GSP or Cain and it certainly wasn't Hendo or Machida. Yep, Ronda.This and I believe it will.
She clearly gets more mainstream print, radio, and TV coverage than all male MMA fighters combined. Will that translate to viewers? We'll see.
I have no probs with Ronda making that if she is. Good for her. And Liz isn't doing too bad either. Didn't Keith Jardine, after fighting 6 times in the UFC, headline a PPV with Chuck and only make 7/7. Liz is way ahead of the game right now.
Thatsjustlikeyouropinionman -Ministry of Truth -Oh really, did he deny it?Thatsjustlikeyouropinionman -Ministry of Truth -I stated doesn't deserve it.Thatsjustlikeyouropinionman -ausgepicht -And what's your point?Thatsjustlikeyouropinionman - Rousey doesn't deserve 75/75. I don't give a fuck how hot she is.
When a warrior like Duffee comes back for 8/8, the thought of rousey making that much, for be a girl, is sickening.Do you understand why this thread was created? Have you read the thread title? Just askin'.
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Response read as, "No."
Did I say she was getting 75? Did I say I can't believe she's getting 75? I discussing the topic of the thread.
Reading comprehension, not your strong suit.![]()
Pot calling the kettle...
Two birds killed with one stone![]()
Othello -Thatsjustlikeyouropinionman -Ministry of Truth -I stated doesn't deserve it.Thatsjustlikeyouropinionman -ausgepicht -And what's your point?Thatsjustlikeyouropinionman - Rousey doesn't deserve 75/75. I don't give a fuck how hot she is.
When a warrior like Duffee comes back for 8/8, the thought of rousey making that much, for be a girl, is sickening.Do you understand why this thread was created? Have you read the thread title? Just askin'.
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Response read as, "No."
Did I say she was getting 75? Did I say I can't believe she's getting 75? I discussing the topic of the thread.
Reading comprehension, not your strong suit.![]()
The topic of the thread is that it's false that she is getting 75/75 and yet you're here bitching like a fucking baby that she doesn't deserve to get 75/75.... fucking mental midget. Reading comprehension indeed.
Matrixkick - There are very FEW male fighters who will draw the attention Rowdy will get. Them just the facts.Especially when yu put her on cards with hendo, so machuda, rashad, a nog brother, and Faber.
Rumor has it that Ronda will fight Kimbo next, winner to get James Toney.
Underscore____________________ -yellow's Tap In -No it's not a valid point. Nobody is buying a PPV to watch Todd Duffee. That's just the way it is.Othello -Thatsjustlikeyouropinionman -Ministry of Truth -I stated doesn't deserve it.Thatsjustlikeyouropinionman -ausgepicht -And what's your point?Thatsjustlikeyouropinionman - Rousey doesn't deserve 75/75. I don't give a fuck how hot she is.
When a warrior like Duffee comes back for 8/8, the thought of rousey making that much, for be a girl, is sickening.Do you understand why this thread was created? Have you read the thread title? Just askin'.
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Response read as, "No."
Did I say she was getting 75? Did I say I can't believe she's getting 75? I discussing the topic of the thread.
Reading comprehension, not your strong suit.![]()
The topic of the thread is that it's false that she is getting 75/75 and yet you're here bitching like a fucking baby that she doesn't deserve to get 75/75.... fucking mental midget. Reading comprehension indeed.
How come everyone here is such an asshole? Mom didn't hug you enough? Dana is saying that because she is making more than 75/75, and even if it's less (which it isn't), it's definitely more than Duffee or Lauzon, so his point is valid regardless. The roid rage is strong in this thread![]()
Garv -Rumor has it that Ronda will fight Kimbo next, winner to get James Toney.
Farewell Brock -See this is the mentality that most fans have. The difference between the way you view it compared to the way a business minded person (Dana, etc..) views it is opening the eyes of new viewers. It's not that in MMA she's a bigger star, it's just that as the nation/ world gets on yahoo or espn and I'm sure the list goes on and on, they see a women getting exposure to the highest degree. All I'm saying is, it makes sense if you think about it. I have no basis for the pay nor do I care but IMO that's the ufc's angle so to speak.Matrixkick - There are very FEW male fighters who will draw the attention Rowdy will get. Them just the facts.Especially when yu put her on cards with hendo, so machuda, rashad, a nog brother, and Faber.
Cant wait for the ppv nu. Bers to come out so they can try to convince us that ronda is a huge success. The
Well, good for her if she's getting a PPV cut. And if other fighters aren't getting those numbers, then they have to be smart and approach this carefully to try and get Zuffa to give them more.
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