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Newest ‘UFC Tonight” Draw Series Record
(MMAJunkie.com) The third episode of the UFC’s new weekly news show, “UFC Tonight,” drew a series-record 61,000 viewers to the FOX-owned FUEL TV.
MMAjunkie.com recently learned of the figures through an industry source. Read More
Kenny Florian Opts Against Back Surgery
(MMA Weekly) Kenny Florian will opt against surgery for his injured back, and if it doesn’t heal on it’s own, then his time as a fighter may be finished.
The former ‘Ultimate Fighter’ season 1 competitor has had lingering back problems over the last couple of years, but it was after he got back into training following his loss to UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo last October that aggravated the injury to an extreme point. Read More
Kenny’s Quick Take on UFC 142 In Rio
(UFC Tonight) UFC Tonight Analyst Kenny Florian on UFC RIO: “It’s huge for the UFC. The Brazilian fan is about as passionate as any fan out there right now. The Brazilian economy is doing very well. This is the birth place of mixed martial arts. It’s great to see [the UFC] go back to Rio. It’s going to be huge, no questions about it.” Read More
Kenny Florian Talks His Future in the UFC, Moving Weight Classes and More
(Bleacher Report) After a long and successful career at the lightweight division, UFC’s Kenny Florian made the transition to 145-pounds to square off with Diego Nunes at UFC 131.
Florian would be declared victorious via Unanimous Decision and move on to face Jose Aldo for the featherweight title. However, Florian would take part in a five-round war that would ultimately go in the favor of Aldo. Read More
Kenny Florian to Cohost UFC Tonight on Fuel TV
(USA Today) Fuel TV’s package of content for the Ultimate Fighting Championship will include a weekly news show.
UFC Tonight will start Jan. 3 as a 30-minute program running once a week, said George Greenberg, executive vice president and general manager of Fuel. Todd Harris will be the host, with lightweight fighter and Kenny Florian as the co-host. Read More
