MMATorch Daily Top Five: Top MMA Stories of the Week
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UFC 201 Medical Suspensions: Robbie Lawler out 45 days; Benoit out up to six months
The Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission has released the list of medical suspensions for Saturday’s UFC 201 event, with only one fighter receiving longer than a 45-day layoff. That came to Ryan Benoit, who will […]
UFC 201 Payroll: Despite losing title, Lawler ($500K) tops disclosed earnings; new champ Woodley earns $340K
Robbie Lawler, despite his title loss to Tyron Woodley, topped the night’s disclosed earnings on Saturday night at UFC 201. The Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission revealed the disclosed earnings for the event on Monday, […]
Thompson on Woodley wanting money fight: “I’m going to be making more money when I put this foot upside his head”
“He’s won [three] in a row. How many have I won? Seven in a row. I’ve cleaned out the division for this guy. Listen, I’ve got more wins under me in a row than he […]
MMATorch Daily Top Five 8/1: Top Takeaways From UFC 201 “Lawler vs. Woodley”
Welcome to MMATorch’s Daily Top Five. Every weekday, tune in for a new Top Five list on a variety of topics; some will be regularly updated, some will be one offs, but we hope you […]
UFC 201 Video: Highlights of Tyron Woodley’s title win over Robbie Lawler
Tyron Woodley captured the UFC Welterweight Championship on Saturday night at UFC 201, knocking out Robbie Lawler in the night’s main event. If you missed the event live, check out the clip covering the bout […]
UFC 201 Video: Highlights of “Fight of the Night” between Karolina Kowalkiewicz and Rose Namajunas
Karolina Kowalkiewicz has likely secured her shot at the UFC Strawweight Championship, defeating Rose Namajunas by decision in the “Fight of the Night” at UFC 201 on Saturday night. If you missed the event live, […]
UFC 201 Video: Highlights of Jake Ellenberger’s first round upset over Matt Brown
Jake Ellenberger pulled off one hell of an upset over Matt Brown on Saturday at UFC 201, knocking out the top ten UFC welterweight in the first round to halt a two-fight losing streak. If […]
UFC 201 Video: Highlights of excellent undercard finishes from Nikita Krylov and Anthony Hamilton
The preliminary card at UFC 201 had a handful of highlight reel finishes, with standouts especially from Nikita Krylov and Anthony Hamilton. If you missed the prelims on Fox Sports 2, check out highlights of […]
Lawler believes he deserves rematch with Woodley after UFC 201, but “deserve and getting are two different things”
“He caught me with the ol’ T-Wood bomb. I was just sitting back a little too much, and he took advantage of it. It was his night. I think it’s just a guy who took […]
UFC 201 winner Jake Ellenberger convinced UFC to give him another shot when he was on cut list early this year
Jake Ellenberger picked up a massive win on Saturday night at UFC 201, taking Matt Brown out in the first round for just his second victory in a seven fight span. The win was even […]
UFC 201 Bonuses: Main event title win also brings Tyron Woodley “Performance of the Night” award
Four fighters picked up an extra $50K from the UFC on Saturday night, with Tyron Woodley, Jake Ellenberger, Karolina Kowalkiewicz, and Rose Namajunas each earning fight night bonuses at UFC 201. Woodley picked up one […]
New UFC Champ Tyron Woodley wants Nick Diaz at UFC 202 or returning GSP at UFC 205 next
Tyron Woodley captured the UFC Welterweight Championship on Saturday night, beating Robbie Lawler at UFC 201. Woodley hadn’t necessarily earned the shot based on rankings with other contenders available, and rankings aren’t a concern of […]
UFC 201 Results: Tyron Woodley knocks out Robbie Lawler for seventh UFC Title change in 2016
For the seventh time in 2016, a UFC Title has changed hands, with Tyron Woodley shocking Robbie Lawler by KO to take the UFC Welterweight Championship at UFC 201. The finish came just 2:12 into […]
UFC 201 Results: Kowalkiewicz beats Namajunas, punches ticket to all-Polish title fight with Jedrzejczyk
Joanna Jedrzejczyk’s next challenger is set, as Karolina Kowalkiewicz defeated Rose Namajunas on Saturday night in the co-main event of UFC 201. The two Polish competitors will now square off for Jedrzejczyk’s UFC Strawweight Championship […]
UFC 201 LIVE RESULTS: Penick’s round by round report for “Lawler vs. Woodley” event from Atlanta
UFC 201 JULY 30, 2016 LIVE FROM ATLANTA, GEORGIA UFC Welterweight Champion Robbie Lawler returns to action tonight as the UFC returns to Atlanta for the first time in four and a half years with […]
Weigh-in results for UFC 201 “Lawler vs. Woodley”
Weigh-ins took place today for tomorrow’s UFC 201 event from Atlanta, Ga., with all fighters hitting their respective marks for the card. As with the past several events, fighters actually weighed in during a two-hour […]
Justin Scoggins pulls himself out of UFC 201 bout with Ian McCall due to weight-cutting issues
In yet another blow to an already lacking card, Justin Scoggins has been forced to withdraw from Saturday’s UFC 201 event due to issues with his weight cut this week. The news comes via MMAJunkie.com, […]
UFC 201 CONTESTS: Prediction And Betting Games Are Live!
After the anti-climax that was UFC 200, I’m hoping UFC 201 will provide far more entertainment if it’s perhaps short on name power. Coming from the Philips Arena in Atlanta, Ga. The main event surely […]
Lawler explains why he made soul-taking comment about McGregor: “I don’t think he should be mentioned with me”
“He asked me a question and I was like ‘why are you bringing this guy’s name up?’ It kind of irritated me so I just told him what I thought about the situation and his […]
Video – Fighters begin heading to Atlanta in episode three of “UFC 201 Embedded”
In the third episode of “UFC 201 Embedded” the fighters prep for the trip to Atlanta, continuing their work into Saturday’s event. Check it out below: Attention iPhone/iPad and Android users, if you’ve enjoyed our […]
MMATorch Daily Top Five 7/27: Best Fights on Saturday’s UFC 201 “Lawler vs. Woodley” Card
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Video – Check out episode two of “UFC 201 Embedded” with Lawler, Namajunas, Brown, Ellenberger, and more
In the second episode of “UFC 201 Embedded” the cameras continue following the top four fighters on Saturday’s Atlanta-hosted card. Rose Namajunas expresses her confidence in her matchup with Karolina Kowalkiewicz, Robbie Lawler gets in […]
Video – Lawler takes in a baseball game, Woodley spends time with family in “UFC 201 Embedded” episode one
In the first episode of “UFC 201 Embedded,” Karolina Kowalkiewicz, Rose Namajunas, and Tyron Woodley spend some time with family and friends at the outset of fight week, while UFC Welterweight Champion Robbie Lawler takes […]
Wilson Reis gets another opponent change for UFC 201, now meets newcomer Hector Sandoval
Wilson Reis has gotten another opponent change for next week’s UFC 201 event in Atlanta, as he’ll now face Hector Sandoval on the card. Reis was supposed to face UFC Flyweight Champion Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” […]