MOORE: Top 10 Busts in MMA History
In most sports, the word “bust” is used quite often, as it usually given to an athlete who had all of this built hype and potential, only to fail, and be a shell of what […]
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UFC TONIGHT’S Daniel Cormier and Kenny Florian preview UFC 216: Ferguson vs. Lee
Daniel Cormier and Kenny Florian previewed the upcoming UFC 216 event. UFC TONIGHT is the official weekly news and information show of the Ultimate Fighting Championship on FS1. Veteran UFC fighter and multiple title contender […]
UFC TONIGHT’S Daniel Cormier and Kenny Florian preview UFC Fight Night 117
Daniel Cormier and Kenny Florian previewed the upcoming UFC Fight Night: Saint Preux vs. Okami fight. UFC TONIGHT is the official weekly news and information show of the Ultimate Fighting Championship on FS1. Veteran UFC […]
On FS1’s “UFC Tonight,” both Florian and Cormier pick Cormier to beat Jones at UFC 214
On FS1’s “UFC Tonight” this week, analysts Kenny Florian and Michael Bisping talked about the Daniel Cormier vs. Jon Jones main event. The following are key quotes: •Kenny Florian on Daniel Cormier vs. Jon Jones: […]
Florian and Woodley discuss potential strategies for McGregor against Mayweather, and is a “moral victory” a realistic option for him?
On FS1’s “UFC Tonight,” Tyron Woodley suggested a “moral victory” is a possibility for McGregor. “If McGregor can capture 2-3 or 4 rounds and last for 12 rounds, in my mind he won.” Kenny Florian agreed. […]
Florian and Cormier on “UFC Tonight” pick winner of Saturday’s UFC Fight Night main event – Derrick Lewis vs. Mark Hunt
On FS1′ “UFC Tonight” on Wednesday night, panelists Kenny Florian and Daniel Cormier discussed this Saturday night’s Mark Hunt vs. Derrick Lewis main event. The following are highlights: •Cormier on Derrick Lewis asking to fight Mark […]
Florian and Cormier give their point of view on Demetrious Johnson’s complaints about UFC, should he fight Dillashaw
On tonight’s edition of “UFC Tonight” on FS1, Kenny Florian and Daniel Cormier – both of whom are affiliated with UFC officially – gave their points of view on Demetrious Johnson’s contention that UFC treated […]
UFC 212: Bisping and Florian discuss UFC 212 main event Jose Aldo vs. Max Holloway, differ on who will win
On UFC Tonight on FS1 this week, UFC Middleweight Champion Michael Bisping and Kenny Florian gave their thoughts on the UFC 212 main event between Jose Aldo and Max Holloway. •Bisping on Aldo’s key strengths: “Jose […]
WEDNESDAY NEWS DIGEST 4/26: Al Iaquinta lets loose again on Twitter with barrage of insults, Cyborg complains about UFC (w/Hiscoe’s Analysis)
Two familiar critics of UFC were back at it on Twitter on Tuesday. The first, Al Iaquinta never really let up but his assault on the company continued and he extended his angst to Reebok, […]
Demetrious Johnson says what he’s looking out for from opponent Wilson Reis in his potential record-setting fight Saturday on Fox
Demetrious Johnson has a chance to tie the record for most title defense, and he’s eager to achieve that goal. “It’s very important,” he said on FS1’s UFC Tonight. “For every champion, after you win […]
Anderson Silva tests whether he’s “still got it” against top ten contender Brunson at UFC 208 (w/Keller’s Analysis)
Anderson Silva, arguably the greatest fighter of his generation, enters Saturday night’s fight ranked no. 8 in MMATorch’s January rankings at Middleweight looking to prove he is still relevant in the division at age 41. […]
Former champ says Holly Holm vs. Germaine de Randamie could come down to leg kicks vs. eight points of contact (w/Reader Poll)
Former UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion Miesha Tate thinks UFC 208’s main event between Holly Holm and Germaine de Randamie could come down to Holly’s kicks and de Randamie’s “eight points of contact.” “De Randamie needs […]
Dana White, McGregor, Alvarez, Woodley, Florian talk about what it means to have UFC in New York City for the first time (w/Keller’s Analysis)
On FS1’s “UFC Tonight” this week, Dana White talked about what he anticipates tonight for UFC’s debut in New York City at Madison Square Garden. “New York is always a rowdy, fired up place with […]
10 YRS AGO – Keller’s UFC 64 Report: Anderson Silva dominates Franklin to win Middleweight Title, plus Florian, Sherk, Fitch, Kongo
10 years ago today the face of the Middleweight Division changed for years to come. Check out my original MMATorch.com report covering the UFC 64 pay-per-view live as it happened below with full results and […]
Florian and Cormier discuss Dan Henderson’s final fight and Bisping’s successful title defense (w/Keller’s Analysis)
Although it didn’t take long for the focus to shift to UFC 205 and then also UFC 207 with the Ronda Rousey news, the panel on FS1’s UFC Tonight on Wednesday night discussed the result of […]
10 YRS AGO – UFC 64 FULL PREVIEW & PREDICTIONS: Anderson Silva challenging Franklin, plus Florian, Fitch, Guida, Kongo
10 Years Ago today MMATorch.com published a detailed preview of UFC 64 by Mike Jarsulik featuring the Middleweight Title fight that would change the course of the Middleweight Division for years to come. There are […]
Dana White comments on Ronda Rousey’s return at UFC 207, Cormier and Florian debate her getting title shot right away (w/Keller’s Analysis)
On FS1’s “UFC Tonight,” Dana White said he’s excited to have Ronda Rousey back and booked to fight again. Earlier today, UFC announced that Rousey will challenge Amanda Nunes for the UFC Bantamweight Women’s Championship […]
10 YRS AGO – COLUMN: UFC 63 results set the stage for the fall with Lightweight Division, Swick, Hughes, Penn, Lauzon, more
Ten years ago this week, MMATorch columnist Randy Rowles wrote about how UFC 63’s results set the stage for the fall and winter with big match outcomes involving the Lightweight Division, Matt Hughes, B.J. Penn, […]
MONDAY TOP 5: The Top Five Fighters Never to Win a UFC Title – Kenny Florian, Uriah Faber, and who else?
(5) Jon Fitch There is an unfortunate phenomenon in the UFC that I like to call “The GSP Effect” which caused great fighters such as Carlos Condit and Jon Fitch to never live up to their […]
FRIDAY NEWS DIGEST 9/16: Sonnen signs with Bellator, JDS talks Miocic, Aldo campaigns for Pettis Fight, more (w/Cervantes Analysis)
SONNEN SIGNS WITH BELLATOR Chael Sonnen (29-14-1) has signed a multi-fight deal with Bellator MMA. The promotion announced the signing on Thursday and said that the two parties had been in talks for some time. Sonnen […]
MMATorch Daily Top FIve 8/13: Chris Hunt’s “Top Five Annoying Things About Today’s MMA”
MMA is full of fantastic moments, jaw-dropping action, intriguing background stories, and amazing highlights. But it is far from a sport without controversy, or the finished article. It is a relatively new sport, but one […]